Across the globe, about two billion mobile phones are sold yearly; this is according to the telecoms group, the Global System for Mobile telecommunications Association (GSMA).

It was a windy afternoon in the bustling Lagos suburb of Mushin. In one of the popular markets, local artisans are mending the saws, hammers, and sewing machines

The Federal Government has launched an action plan to tackle the challenge of marine litter and plastics, to ensure cleaner seas and ocean for healthy living and protection of maritime ecosystem.

Preparatory to the international trade fair for plastics and rubber, K Fair 2019, Sarsoli, a plastic manufacturing company in Nigeria, has concluded plans to explore new innovations as well as showcase its solutions. Indeed, over 3000 exhibitors will gather at K fair to present and experience innovative developments, discuss current trends and set the course…

Industrial waste management and recycling were primarily discussed in the context of environmental preservation. However, with natural resources becoming scarcer and prices of raw materials increasing, many manufacturers are beginning to explore waste recycling in a bid to cut costs and also protect the environment, considering the volume of plastics in the society. FEMI ADEKOYA…

Considering the huge impact of plastic pollution on the oceans and aquatic lives, the Federal Government has been urged to enact a law regulating the use, disposal of plastics and protect the marines. Globally, indiscriminate disposal of plastic is at the front burner, even as the United Nations estimated that about 5.25 million plastic particles…

A recycling company, Lexsz Plastics has called on the federal government to create an enabling environment for businesses and address infrastructure challenges in order to attract foreign direct investment (FDIs) into the country. The Executive Director, Lexsz Plastics, Oba Olufemi Akowe, explained that despite the harsh business environment in the country, Nigeria still remains an…

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), said it had received warnings from some scientists on the huge problem in the oceans, and its future impacts on environment.

Sir: Many Nigerians did not understand where the Agriculture Minister Audu Ogbeh was coming from when sometime ago he warned his compatriots against the use of cellophane in their food regime.

Recent studies have associated the rise in autism, diabetes, cancer and birth defects to increase in the use of plastics in making everyday containers, toys and baby teethers or pacifiers.