Adebayo Oke Shope

Nigerian inventor of biodegradable plastic alternatives transforming West Africa's environmental landscape

Innovation Overview

Adebayo Oke Shope's 2022 breakthrough in developing AgroPlast - a fully compostable material made from cassava starch - has positioned him as a leader in Africa's green revolution. His company, EcoFuture Innovations, now supplies 70% of Nigeria's eco-friendly packaging market with products breaking down in just 90 days...

Impact Metrics

By 2024, AgroPlast adoption reduced plastic waste in Lagos rivers by 40%, earning Shope the Global Green Innovation Prize. His work addresses both environmental and economic challenges...