Environmental services aerosol can recycling project

About this project

Despray B.V. develops and manufactures advanced equipment for recycling aerosol cans. The technology is designed to recycle 100% of the liquids, metals, and gases from aerosol packaging and convert them into metal blocks, LPG, and other fuels.In Nigeria, the use of aerosol products (hairsprays, deodorants, paints and coatings, aerosols for automotive/industrial use) is increasing rapidly, driven by a growing middle class and increasing urbanisation. This results in a large stream of (metal) waste.Despray plans to establish a joint venture with an Nigerian recycling company. In the first three years of operation, they hope to recycle approximately 28 million discarded cans and tins into bales of scrap steel, cooking gas, and fuel for energy generation.

Published by

Netherlands Enterprise Agency · Government

Countries

Nigeria

Sectors

Waste management/disposalEnergy generation, renewable sources - multiple technologiesBasic metal industriesTechnological research and development

Funded by

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Implemented by

Despray B.V.

Accountable

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Published by Netherlands Enterprise Agency to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 24 Jul 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NL-KVK-27378529-DHIF26I018.

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