MTN brings paper-based SIMs to Nigerian subscribers
23 October 2024 |
3:06 am
MTN Nigeria has unveiled paper-based biodegradable eco-friendly SIM cards, in line with its Project Zero goals to reduce Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
MTN Nigeria has unveiled paper-based biodegradable eco-friendly SIM cards, in line with its Project Zero goals to reduce Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
MTN said the biodegradable paper-based SIM card is safer for the environment, as it supports the management of products throughout their lifecycle in a manner that promotes circularity and reduces waste.
The telecommunications firm noted that the gradual elimination of plastic-based SIM cards would help the company make a huge contribution to plastic pollution prevention, showing its commitment to continuously exploring ways to integrate sustainable practices into its operations.
Comparing the benefits of the 100 per cent biodegradable paper-based SIM cards to the Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic-based material, these eco-friendly SIMs can biodegrade naturally and are recyclable, thus reducing waste pollution. It also lowers carbon emissions footprint during production and disposal.
This helps eradicate the material problems of plastic SIM cards, such as landfill or incineration disposal, limited recycling options and contribution to waste pollution.
MTN said this move aligns with its promise to ‘Doing for the Planet’, prioritising eco-responsibility and minimizing the company’s environmental footprint through responsible and sustainable waste management practices.
Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Tobe Okigbo, said: “Our new eco-friendly SIM cards represent part of our continuous commitment to environmental responsibility, as well as our dedication to reducing waste, supporting local Nigerian vendors, and integrating sustainability into business operations as well as the daily lives of the people.”
Also speaking, the General Manager of Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN, Adekemi Adisa, said: “Our people and the environment where they live drive the innovative measures we take.
“The launch of our recyclable SIM cards embodies our commitment to sustainability, encouraging our customers to make eco-friendly choices, reducing waste and paving the way for a more environmentally conscious future for Nigerians.”
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