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Adejumoke Olowookere (born November 11, 1978) also known Olowo waste or aunty jumoke is a Nigerian environmentalist and art educator. She is the founder of the African Creative Sustainable Synergy Hub, a social enterprise and environmental organisation. Jumoke gained recognition for her work on the "PP40 Wastes to Playground" project, which focused on creating playgrounds from recycled tires and plastic waste for public schools in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Early Life and Education
Olowookere was born on November 11 th, 1978 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, where she attended primary and secondary school. She went on to pursue a career in special education in University of Ibadan. She discovered her passion for using art to address social and environmental issues while working as an art teacher in Ibadan.

She is an alumna of U.S. Consulate’s Academy of Women Entrepreneurs.

Career
Olowookere started as an art teacher in Ibadan International School, where she started creating arts from discarded papers and textiles

is also known for her work in creating furnitures and environment friendly products from plastic bottles, which has gained attention its creative approach to recycling and environmental activism. In addition Olowookere founded the African Creative Sustainable Synergy Hub, which aims to promote sustainability and environmental awareness through creative expression.

Wastes to Playground
In 2017, Olowookere launched the "PP40 Wastes to Playground" project, which focused on creating playgrounds from recycled tires and plastic waste for 40 Public government owned primary schools in Ibadan, Oyo State. The project, which span a period of 13 months has been widely recognized for its innovative approach to tackling environmental issues. It was supported by Guaranty Trust Bank.

This initiative was undertaken to celebrate her 40th birthday.

Ibadan Christmas Tree Light
She initiated the Christmas tree using 820 PET bottles to create in her home, and several places

The Waste Museum
In 2021, Jumoke founded Africa's first waste museum situated in Ibadan with support from the United States Development Programme (UNDP). She explained that the Waste museum is also a showcase centre for circular economy, promoting biodiversity with over 143 indigenous plants, and support the expansion of sustainable upcycling businesses in Nigeria.

The Museum showcases artworks from different artist who uses tyre and nylon wastes.