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Lagos styrofoam ban: Exploring sustainable options for Nigeria
The ban on styrofoam and other single use plastics in Lagos state opens up opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop more sustainable option at a scale to cater to the over 20 million population in the state. Tolani Kadiri, Project Coordinator at Greenhub Africa joins CNBC Africa on how Nigeria can revamp its strategy on plastic waste.
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:48:07 GMT
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- The ban on styrofoam and single-use plastics in Lagos state presents opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop sustainable alternatives on a larger scale.
- While the ban is a positive step towards reducing plastic waste, there are inherent challenges, especially for those at the lower end of the value chain.
- The successful implementation of the ban will require adequate frameworks, incentives, and collaboration between government, non-governmental organizations, and corporate entities.
Lagos state recently implemented a ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics in an effort to combat non-biodegradable waste and its environmental impact. The move by the Lagos state government has opened up opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop more sustainable options on a larger scale to cater to the over 20 million population in the state. Tolani Kadiri, Project Coordinator at Greenhub Africa, joined CNBC Africa to discuss how Nigeria can revamp its strategy in addressing plastic waste. Kadiri noted that while this ban is a step in the right direction, it comes with inherent challenges, especially for those at the lower end of the value chain. The implementation of the ban will be led by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LOMA) and the KK Games Indisciplined team, but the success of the ban will depend on whether there are adequate frameworks and incentives to support it.
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