The Lagos State Government has announced that a ban on single-use plastics (SUPs), including PET bottles and sachet water, will take effect from January 2025 across the state. This development follows the increasing prevalence of plastic waste and its negative effects on the environment.<\/p>\n
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The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement at an event in Ikeja on Tuesday, October 2. He emphasized the impact of plastic waste, stating, “Plastic waste materials make up a significant proportion of solid wastes and litter the metropolis. It has become a highly visible part of the waste stream, PET, Styrofoam and nylon for sachet water, popularly called pure water, commonly being used for water and beverages, takeaway plates and cups, carrier bags, among others. This development is posing environmental challenges ranging from ecosystem degradation, drainage clogging and flooding, lagoon and ocean debris, with attendant harm to humans resulting in high socio-economic impacts on the state.”<\/p>\n
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He added that the ban aims to reduce plastic pollution, improve the state of drainage channels, and lessen the environmental burden on Lagos’ marine ecosystem. The commissioner recalled that the state government had earlier banned the use of styrofoam in all government establishments and across the state, with implementation commencing on February 12, 2024, after a three-month moratorium.<\/p>\n
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The state initially announced a six-month moratorium period for single-use plastics, which was later extended until the end of 2024 after stakeholders appealed for more time for consultations. The ban on SUPs is expected to be fully enforced by January 2025.<\/p>\n
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