#CleanerLagos: Hon. Wahab Sheds Light On Ban Of Single-Use Plastics

Posted on October 5, 2024

The Lagos State Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Hon. Barr. Tokunbo Wahab, has shed more light on the enforcement of the ban of single-use plastics by January 2025. 

 

Wahab said, “At the recent Engagement Workshop held on 3rd October, 2024, in Ikeja, we reaffirmed our commitment to managing plastic waste through the adoption of mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for polyethylene terephthalate (PET), sachets, and carrier bags of no less than 40 microns”.

 

“This initiative will be supported by the creation of a Plastic Waste Management Fund, a collaborative effort between the State, Producers, and Producers Responsibility Organizations (PROs). The fund will be financed by contributions from producers and major importers, and will be jointly managed to address plastic waste challenges in the State.”

“Additionally, Styrofoam and other Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) that have been banned since January 2024, will have enforcement of the ban commencing in January 2025 after the one-year moratorium period. The SUPs affected include Styrofoam plates and cups, straws, single-use plastic cutlery, and nylon bags less than 40 microns.”

 

“The workshop was designed to consolidate the agreements reached during previous stakeholder consultations and to launch a comprehensive advocacy and enlightenment campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness and ensure that producers, stakeholders, and the public are fully informed and aligned with the State’s commitment to sustainable plastic waste management.”

 

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