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Waste pickers demand recognition, seek action on plastic pollution treaty

As the global community marks International Waste Pickers Day, the Lagos waste pickers have called on the government at all levels to expedite action on the global plastic treaty. The President of the Association of Scraps and Waste Pickers of Lagos, Mr Friday Okuh, made the call at an event on Saturday in Lagos. The Read More



Lagos waste pickers, led by Mr. Friday Okuh, commemorated International Waste Pickers Day by urging government action on the Global Plastic Treaty, demanding recognition of their rights, a just transition, and the safeguarding of their livelihoods. They emphasize their crucial role in combating plastic pollution and advocate for the treaty's swift finalization, while highlighting threats to their livelihoods due to dumpsite closures.

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