A Smart Answer to Waste Challenges
In Bamenda, where overflowing waste bins choke streets and
pollute communities, Iyutembom Jones Yondo is changing the game with Go-Green,
a smart waste management solution. His 3-in-1 smart bin, equipped with
touch-free sensors to sort recyclables, organics, and electronics, is a
finalist for SDG Innovate Cameroon 2025. Jones’s journey shows how resilience
can tackle environmental crises. Go-Green aligns with SDG 11 (Sustainable
Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), making
cities cleaner and creating jobs. Come celebrate Jones’s vision at the
Resilience Recognition & Awards on August 23, 2025, at Hotel Franco in
Yaoundé. Nominate a changemaker by August 17, 2025 and RSVP to honor innovators like him.
Turning Vision
into Reality
Jones’s mission with Go-Green started with a dream to make
waste management smarter in Cameroon, where poor systems lead to pollution and
health risks. Facing scarce funding and limited tech infrastructure, he built a
smart bin with digital dashboards and green points redeemable via mobile money,
encouraging sustainable habits. Partnering with a dedicated team, Jones pushed
past doubts about high-tech solutions in resource-scarce settings, earning
Go-Green a spot at SDG Innovate Cameroon 2025.
Cleaning Cities, Creating Jobs
Go-Green is a lifeline for urban areas. Its smart bins sort
waste efficiently, reducing contamination and boosting recycling. Households
and collectors use dashboards to track progress, while green points reward
eco-friendly behavior. This supports SDG 11’s goal of sustainable cities and
SDG 12’s focus on responsible consumption, cutting waste and emissions. By
involving local youth as collectors, Go-Green creates jobs, fostering economic
growth and community pride.
Overcoming Tech and Funding Hurdles
Jones’s grit shines in tackling technical barriers. With
little access to advanced tech, he sourced affordable sensors and trained
locals to maintain the bins. Limited funds meant relying on small grants and
community support, but Jones turned these challenges into strengths, building a
scalable system. His hustle and innovation reflect the spirit celebrated at SDG
Innovate Cameroon 2025.
A Ripple Effect for Cleaner Communities
Go-Green’s impact is growing. It cleans up Bamenda’s
streets, empowers recyclers, and inspires sustainable habits. Jones’s vision to
expand across Cameroon, adding features like AI cameras and weight sensors,
could transform urban waste systems. By making cities safer and greener,
Go-Green sets a model for Africa, proving local solutions can have global
reach.
Rallying for Resilient Innovators
Jones’s story is a call to back entrepreneurs who turn
problems into progress. SDG Innovate Cameroon 2025, run by Better World
Charity, spotlights visionaries like Jones. The Resilience Recognition &
Awards on August 23, 2025, at Hotel Franco in Yaoundé will lift up these
changemakers. Nominate someone by August 17 at https://lnkd.in/eD5UfSne and
RSVP at https://bit.ly/SDGInnovateRSVP to join the celebration. Your nomination
could highlight the next eco-warrior.
Scaling for a Greener Future
Go-Green’s potential is massive. Jones plans to roll out
more smart bins and integrate advanced tech, creating a robust recycling
network. This drives SDG 11 and 12, building cleaner cities and sustainable
systems. With the 2030 SDG deadline nearing, Go-Green is key to tackling
Africa’s waste crisis.
Join the Green Movement
SDG Innovate Cameroon 2025 is a movement for resilience and
innovation. Cheering on entrepreneurs like Jones amplifies their impact and
sparks others to act. The Resilience Recognition & Awards will offer
networking, workshops, and a stage for bold projects. Join in by nominating a
hero and RSVPing for August 23 at Hotel Franco, Yaoundé. Nominate by August 17
at https://lnkd.in/eD5UfSne and RSVP at https://bit.ly/SDGInnovateRSVP to
celebrate resilience.
Inspire the Next Changemaker
Jones’s vision for Go-Green cleans communities and creates
opportunities. His grit inspires Cameroon’s youth. Know someone tackling waste
or sustainability like Jones? Maybe a local innovator or leader? Their story
deserves to be heard. Nominate them for SDG Innovate Cameroon 2025 at
https://lnkd.in/eD5UfSne and RSVP at https://bit.ly/SDGInnovateRSVP for August
23 at Hotel Franco, Yaoundé. Let’s build cleaner cities and a brighter future
together! #SDGInnovate #Resilience
