{
  "id": 9047902,
  "title": "Optimus Bank tackles plastic pollution with Lagos cleanup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/optimus-bank-tackles-plastic-pollution-with-lagos-cleanup",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T01:04:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/optimus-bank-tackles-plastic-pollution-with-lagos-cleanup/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Optimus Bank has organized a beach clean-up exercise at Lekki, Lagos, to address coastal pollution as part of World Cleanup Day 2026. The bank, in partnership with Shoreline Euphoria Limited and RESWAYE, gathered employees, volunteers, community members and stakeholders to remove waste from the shoreline. The clean-up resulted in the collection of around two tonnes of waste, including plastic bottles, sachet-water nylon, food packaging, cans, glass and other solid waste. The collected materials were sorted into recyclable and non-recyclable streams, with recyclables being sent for recycling and non-recyclables disposed of through proper waste management channels. Optimus Bank CEO Dr Ademola Odeyemi emphasized that protecting the environment is crucial for building resilient communities. The bank has pledged ongoing commitment to responsible business practices and environmental awareness through its \"Impact Starts with Us\" platform.",
  "summary": "Optimus Bank has mobilised its employees and volunteers for a beach clean-up in Lekki, Lagos, collecting two tonnes of waste to tackle plastic pollution. Read More: https://punchng.com/optimus-bank-tackles-plastic-pollution-with-lagos-cleanup/",
  "key_points": [
    "Optimus Bank organized a beach clean-up at Lekki, Lagos, on World Cleanup Day 2026.",
    "Volunteers collected approximately two tonnes of waste, including plastic and glass."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Optimus Bank's Lagos cleanup effort signals its commitment to environmental responsibility, reflecting a broader corporate strategy to build resilient communities through sustainable practices.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Optimus Bank tackles plastic pollution with Lagos cleanup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/optimus-bank-tackles-plastic-pollution-with-lagos-cleanup-9051354",
        "published": "2026-09-22T01:16:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}