Tag:plastic pollution

Pollution

Plastic treaty: Greenpeace activists hang from suspended bridge to stop gas tanker

Protesters have suspended themselves from the Forth Road Bridge, a suspension bridge in Scotland, as part of a demonstration over plastic pollution. Police Scotland has...

Michael Simire - July 27, 2025

Pollution

Groups push Australia to finalise strong, binding Global Plastics Treaty

No fewer than 31 environmental groups have called on the Australian Government to continue pushing for a robust and ambitious Global Plastics Treaty ahead...

Michael Simire - July 21, 2025

Pollution

BAN Toxics, community groups renew call to end plastic pollution

In observance of International Plastic Bag Free Day 2025, environmental justice group BAN Toxics has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate plastic pollution in all...

Michael Simire - July 6, 2025

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Lagos plastic ban: Experts seek inclusive approach, traders lament

As the Lagos State Government prepares to implement its ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, environmental advocates have called for...

Michael Simire - June 30, 2025

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Turning the tide: How Lagos can win the battle against plastic pollution

In the heart of Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, a silent storm is mounting - one not of wind or waves, but of waste. Plastic...

Michael Simire - June 29, 2025

Waste Management

World Environment Day: Stakeholders at Unity Bank webinar demand urgent action on plastic pollution

Environmental activists and climate change advocates seized the opportunity of a webinar hosted by Unity Bank to call for urgent and coordinated action to...

Michael Simire - June 26, 2025

Waste Management