7 d. ago Investing In Recycling: Turning Waste Nylon Into Reusable Wealth

In an era of rising environmental concerns and plastic pollution, the recycling of waste nylon into reusable materials presents a powerful opportunity – both economically and ecologically. Nylon, a common synthetic material used in packaging, shopping bags, and other everyday items, often ends up clogging drainages, littering streets, and damaging ecosystems. But with the right […]

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9 d. ago FG to sanction manufacturers for plastic waste pollution, says EPR to be effective soon

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The federal government has announced plans to begin full enforcement of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework before the end of 2025 to reduce plastic pollution and transition Nigeria towards a circular economy. Minister of Environment Balarabe Lawal disclosed this on Tuesday, June 24, in Abuja at a capacity-building workshop on […] The post FG to sanction manufacturers for plastic waste pollution, says EPR to be effective soon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG, Stakeholders Take Decisive Steps In Tackling Plastic Pollution

The Federal Ministry of Environment has developed and is implementing a National Policy on Plastic Waste Management that will provide a strategic framework for reducing plastic use, promoting recycling, and encouraging innovation in alternatives to single-use plastics. Minister of Environment Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal said this in a keynote address at the 2025 World Environment […]

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t, Stakeholders Move To Tackle Plastic Pollution

The Federal Ministry of Environment has developed, and implementing a National Policy on Plastic Waste Management that will provide a strategic framework for reducing plastic use as well as promote recycling and encourage innovation in alternatives to single-use plastics. Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal who said this in a keynote address at the 2025 […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria secures €850,000 from France to tackle plastic pollution

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The French government has announced a donation of €850,000 to assist Nigeria address plastic pollution through recycling. Beyond the funding, the French government said it would help Nigerian universities with recycling plastic and micro plants. The Deputy French Ambassador to Nigeria, Jean-François Hasperue, stated this at a plastic waste awareness programme […] The post Nigeria secures €850,000 from France to tackle plastic pollution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago World Environment Day: STL Capital Group drives plastic waste awareness in Lagos market

In commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, STL Capital Group, in collaboration with the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), led read more World Environment Day: STL Capital Group drives plastic waste awareness in Lagos market

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3 w. ago World Environment Day: Imo govt commissions waste recycling, training centre

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Imo State government has commissioned a waste recycling and training centre which will provide hands-on skills to youths on how to convert plastic, cans, and paper into useful products. While commissioning the skill centre during the celebration of 2025 World Environment Day in Owerri with the theme ” Ending plastic […] The post World Environment Day: Imo govt commissions waste recycling, training centre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Plastic Waste Has Become A Silent Invader Of Our Homes, Food Chain, Says Olawepo

Tribune Online Plastic Waste Has Become A Silent Invader Of Our Homes, Food Chain, Says Olawepo-Hashim On World Environmental Day Plastic waste has become silent, but dangerous invaders of our homes, oceans and even our food chain. This is the submission of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on this year’s environmental day. In a goodwill Message personally signed by him, the frontline politician and former Presidential Candidate affirmed that the theme of this year’s event: “Plastic Pollution […] Plastic Waste Has Become A Silent Invader Of Our Homes, Food Chain, Says Olawepo-Hashim On World Environmental Day Tribune Online

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4 w. ago NES Demands Stakeholder Collaboration To Curb Plastic Pollution

The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) called on stakeholders, government agencies, industry players, civil society organisations, and the public to tackle the country’s escalating plastic waste crisis. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the President of NES, Dr Efegbidiki Okobia also urged them to embrace local innovations and adopt the “5Rs” — rethink, refuse, reuse, reduce, and recycle. […]

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4 w. ago Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day

Tribune Online Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day With plastic pollution still threatening lives, coastlines, and ecosystems across Nigeria, the Sterling One Foundation is taking concrete steps to tackle the crisis through community-led cleanups, strategic partnerships, and ongoing policy engagement. Earlier this year, the Foundation led a major cleanup at Elegushi Beach under its Beach Adoption Programme, a national initiative that has formally […] Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day Tribune Online

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4 w. ago World Environment Day: Plastic waste threatens our health, economy, future – Elayo

Urges stakeholders to join forces to tackle menace From Abel Leonard, Lafia In commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Princess Margaret Elayo, has called on all residents, traditional rulers, civil society, and private sector stakeholders to join forces with the government to tackle the growing […] The post World Environment Day: Plastic waste threatens our health, economy, future – Elayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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