The Lagos State Government has announced that full enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) is set to begin soon! 🌍🚫 The state, in partnership with the Food and Beverages Recycling Alliance (FBRA), is finalizing strategies to roll out this long-awaited environmental reform.
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At a high-level meeting held at the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling plastic waste, emphasizing that Lagos cannot afford to ignore the environmental hazards of SUPs any longer.
đź’ˇ What You Need to Know:
âś… The ban will not affect pure water, but plastics under 40 microns are being phased out.
âś… Stakeholder engagement and public awareness campaigns will be ramped up before enforcement begins.
âś… Major supermarkets and retail stores have already started charging for plastic bags to discourage single-use disposal.
✅ The government is working on a “buy-back” system to recycle pure water sachets rather than banning them outright.
âś… A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LAFARGE is set to be signed next week to explore sustainable recycling solutions.
📢 What’s Next?
The government and FBRA are working closely to ensure that the transition is smooth and beneficial for businesses, manufacturers, and consumers alike. The goal? A cleaner Lagos with less plastic waste choking our drainage systems, waterways, and landfills! 🌿
