Tag:Single-use Plastic

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EU Commission restricts sale of microplastics

The European Commission on Monday, September 25, 2023, restricted the sale of plastic waste and products intentionally releasing microplastics during use, a statement indicated. Plastic...

Michael Simire - September 25, 2023

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Stakeholders want proposed plastic ban to take effect in 2024

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been called upon to immediately ban single-use plastic. The ban should, however, take effect in 2024 as opposed...

Michael Simire - February 23, 2023

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Explaining Lagos’ campaign against single-use plastics in layman’s terms

During the just-concluded Yuletide season, one of the common features of the many photos and videos shared on social media by Nigerians was the...

Michael Simire - January 10, 2022

Waste Management

Scotland to enforce ban on single-use plastic items from June 2022

Scotland will be the first UK nation to pursue a ban on single-use plastic, one of the most problematic plastic products. Legislation has been put...

Michael Simire - November 16, 2021

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World Cleanup Day: Group sensitises Lagos residents on dangers of plastic waste

The LasGidis Recyclers on Saturday, September 18, 2021 sensitised residents of Victoria Island, Lagos on the dangers of plastic waste and the benefits of...

Michael Simire - September 19, 2021

Waste Management

LAWMA to ban single use plastic

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is set to ban single use plastic materials across its formations, as part of its efforts to curtail...

Michael Simire - September 6, 2021

Pollution

UNEP spotlights best alternatives to single-use plastic products

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published a report on single-use plastic products (SUPPs) and recommendations for alternatives, based on life cycle assessment (LCA) studies. UNEP...

Michael Simire - August 27, 2021

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Report maps single-use plastic products across travel and tourism value chain

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a report on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, addressing the...

Michael Simire - June 17, 2021

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