In this episode, we explore how digital technologies are driving Africa’s circular plastic economy. Host Clark Marchese is joined by Dr. Seun Kolade and Wunmi Ogunde, who discuss how mobile apps and blockchain are connecting households with recyclers, empowering communities, and reimagining the plastic value chain. They also highlight the key role women play in these systems and the challenges faced by waste pickers across the continent. This episode sheds light on the innovative approaches Africa is taking to address plastic waste and how digital solutions are fostering both environmental and economic progress. Episode Guests: Dr. Seun Kolade and Wunmi Ogunde Find more on Dr. Kolade at the Sheffield Hallam University and on LinkedIn Virtually attend the POLCON conference Find Ogunde on LinkedIn More from Dr. Kolade and Ogunde: Find the article that the episode covered here Book: Digital Innovations for a circular plastic economy in Africa  Journal article: The environment for a digitally enabled circular plastics economy in Africa: lessons from cross-sectional stakeholder engagements More on PAKAM in Nigeria More on WeCyclers in Nigeria More on Yo-Waste in Uganda More information about the episode and the Plastic Podcast Episode Transcript  and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese  Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.  Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.