Lagos Bans Use Of Single-Use Plastics And Styrofoam

Nigeria’s southwestern state of Lagos has banned using styrofoam and single-use plastics to address environmental concerns and promote sustainability.

According to Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Services Tokunbo Wahab, the ban is part of a comprehensive effort to mitigate the adverse effects of plastic pollution on the environment and public health.

Speaking on his X handle, he said the ban takes immediate effect and will apply to the production, distribution, and use of styrofoam containers and single-use plastics such as bags and disposable cutlery.

Following the menace which single-use plastics especially non-biodegradable Styrofoam are causing on the environment, the Lagos State government (@followlasg ) through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (@LasgMOE ) is hereby announcing a ban on the usage and… pic.twitter.com/ItippTEuvs

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— Tokunbo Wahab (@tokunbo_wahab) January 21, 2024