plastic waste
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Plastic waste is a mounting crisis, but it also presents an opportunity for businesses and governments to lead systemic change. While regulations, corporate initiatives, and citizen engagement have made progress, much more is needed—particularly in how businesses shape consumer behavior
11 Feb
The Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Hideo Suzuki has pledged his country's readiness to support the Federal Government's efforts to tackle plastic waste control. Suzuki stated this during a courtesy call on the Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor in Abuja, Tuesday, expressing the satisfaction of the Japanese government's commitment to exhibit and assist the…
23 Jan
In 2024, Atunlo revolutionised Nigeria’s recycling industry, transforming plastic waste into economic opportunities. By creating over 5,000 jobs, Atunlo has proven that waste is not just an environmental burden but a valuable resource that drives livelihoods and community development. From Waste to Livelihoods Atunlo's impact begins with the plastic bottle—an object often discarded in streets…
8 Dec
The Deputy Director of the French Institute, Lucille Haddad, has disclosed that the indiscriminate dumping and littering of plastic waste intensifies global warming. According to her, this unwholesome practice further deteriorates the earth and endangers the lives of humans, plants, and wildlife. Haddad called for the use of more environmentally friendly alternatives to mitigate the…
18 Nov
A new study released in Science revealed that four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste — plastic that isn’t recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution — by 91 per cent and plastic-related greenhouse gasses by one-third.
30 Sep
To address the barriers to waste management and promote circularity, environmentalists have advocated zero waste management in the plastic industry.
19 Aug 2024
The circular economy has its advantages. They're all positive. If you try to look for any negatives for the circular economy, I don't think you'll find one.
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