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Firm launches ‘plastic responsibly’ initiative

A strategic communications firm, CMC Connect (Perception Managers), on Saturday, June 6, 2020 said it had launched an initiative called "Plastic Responsibly" to educate...

Michael Simire - June 6, 2020

Waste Management

Control of COVID-19 through waste management, our priority – Gombe

The Gombe State Government said it had taken measures to ensure proper evacuation of infectious waste in isolation centers and high risks areas to...

Michael Simire - June 5, 2020

Waste Management

Clearing up Nigeria’s beaches is a community project

Nigeria has the worst level of air pollution in Africa and has been ranked 4th worst in the world. Unless there are changes made,...

Michael Simire - May 29, 2020

Waste Management

Expert calls for enforcement of EPR policy to boost recycling

A recycling expert, Mr Adewole Taiwo, has called for the enforcement of the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) policy to boost recycling business in Nigeria. Taiwo,...

Michael Simire - May 19, 2020

Waste Management

COVID-19: NESREA releases guidelines for handling infectious wastes

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has released guidelines for handling infectious wastes, within the context of the Coronavirus pandemic. Enugu State...

Michael Simire - May 1, 2020

Waste Management

COVID-19: LAWMA dislodges scavengers from landfills

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it has dislodged scavengers from landfills as a precautionary measure against further spread of coronaviru‌s and other dangerous diseases. LAWMA Spokesman,...

Michael Simire - March 25, 2020

Waste Management

Lagos residents urged to desist from dumping refuse in drainages

Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has urged residents to desist from dumping refuse in drainages in order to avoid...

Michael Simire - March 15, 2020

Waste Management

Hospital waste, plastic pollution threaten Abuja water source

Used syringes and drips, diapers, plastic bottles and other pollutants are littering the waters in the Lower Usuma Dam in Abuja, considered the only...

Michael Simire - February 25, 2020

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