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Germany bans plastic bags from January 1, 2022

From January 1, 2022, there will be a ban on plastic bags in Germany. Following the approval of the Bundestag, the Bundesrat passed a...

Experts decry impact of plastic pollution on fish migration

Some experts in fishery have described waste activities such as plastic pollution as the major challenges affecting fish migration in the country. The experts spoke...

Nigeria urged to address rising effects of plastic pollution

As plastic production and consumption increases, Nigeria has been called upon to urgently invest into its waste management capabilities to tackle the mounting effects...

Environmentalist calls for adoption of eco-friendly products to curb plastic pollution

An environmentalist, Mr Adewole Taiwo, on Monday, August 10, 2020 called for government’s support for the adoption and use of eco-friendly products and materials...

Firm to eliminate 75% plastic packaging by 2025

HP Inc. says it will be eliminating 75 per cent of single-use plastic packaging by 2025, as part of its efforts to reduce environmental footprint. The company...

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...

Kenya bans single-use plastic in parks, public spaces

Kenya’s ban on single-use plastic in protected areas, such as beaches, forests and national parks, came into effect on Friday, June 5, 2020 to...

How to reduce plastic and other ocean pollution

Liz Hollaway, Jenna Jambeck, Ellie Moss and Brajesh Dubey in this treatise released on Monday, May 26, 2020, offer insights on how to “turn off the tap” of...

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ACReSAL: Minister lauds World Bank’s $2m disbursement to FCT

The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has commended the World Bank for disbursing $2...
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Tinubu appoints Barikor, Amgbare as heads of NESREA, NDRBDA

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Innocent Barikor as the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards...

Govt vows to mitigate climate disasters for sustainable development

The Federal Government has vowed to deepen efforts to tackle climate change and its attendant effects to accelerate sustainable...

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ACReSAL: Minister lauds World Bank’s $2m disbursement to FCT

The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr...

Tinubu appoints Barikor, Amgbare as heads of NESREA, NDRBDA

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr...
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