WEKOLLET

Wekollet is an AI/ML-enabled Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) platform developed by Sakula, a pioneering digital plastic waste aggregation company in Nigeria committed to advancing environmental sustainability. Designed for FMCGs, large enterprises, residential communities, and public institutions that struggle with inefficient plastic waste management, poor recycling participation, contamination, and lack of reliable sustainability data, Wekollet incentivizes plastic recycling through smart, hotspot-based aggregation and digital engagement tools that encourage consistent user participation. By enabling real-time tracking, rewards, and smart sorting, the platform converts collected plastic waste into high-quality, recycled plastic pellets for manufacturing, helping organizations reduce waste disposal costs, meet ESG and regulatory requirements, and secure clean recycled materials for circular packaging.

As the Product Operations Manager, I led the project from concept to launch, focusing on product development, operations, and market readiness. My role included developing a comprehensive Product Requirements Document (PRD), defining a strategic product roadmap, and designing a go-to-market strategy tailored to sustainability managers, FMCGs, and institutional partners. I drafted pitch decks for potential investors and worked closely with engineering teams and local artisans to supervise the construction of the plastic pellet processing factory. Ensuring that Wekollet’s hardware, software, and downstream processing capabilities were operationally aligned to deliver consistent quality, scalability, and impact.

Wekollet’s solution aims to transform the economy by formalizing plastic waste recovery, unlocking value from waste streams, and integrating recycling directly into industrial supply chains. By creating a reliable pipeline of high-quality recycled plastics, the platform supports local manufacturing, reduces dependence on imported virgin materials, and lowers the environmental and public health costs of plastic pollution. Consequently, it drives job creation, enables data-driven sustainability reporting, and positions recycling as a viable economic activity, laying the foundation for scalable circular economies across Nigeria and other emerging markets.