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BGTN > International > WATCH: Nigeria implements ban on single-use plastics and styrofoam to tackle environmental pollution
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WATCH: Nigeria implements ban on single-use plastics and styrofoam to tackle environmental pollution

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Last updated: January 24, 2024 11:26 am
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In Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, authorities have implemented a ban on Styrofoam and other single-use plastics due to environmental pollution concerns.

Lagos, generating close to 1 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, faces challenges with waste disposal, leading to clogged drainage systems and environmental damage.

WATCH: Nigeria bans single-use plastics

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The ban targets single-use plastics and Styrofoam, aiming to address the growing plastic waste problem.

Environmentalists have welcomed the move, emphasizing the need to curb plastic pollution.

However, the ban may encounter challenges in implementation, considering the economic significance of single-use plastics in various sectors, including food and beverages.

The government faces the task of balancing environmental concerns with potential economic impacts and may need robust discussions to ensure effective waste management without exacerbating poverty.

Private initiatives, such as schools accepting plastic waste as payment for fees, highlight ongoing efforts to address plastic pollution and encourage recycling in Lagos.

Despite the ban, the effectiveness of waste collection and disposal remains a challenge, and authorities hope the measure will significantly reduce plastic pollution in the city.

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