They investigated the incidence and abundance of microplastics in the water, sediments below the river water, in fish species from the river, and found disturbing levels of micro-(tiny) -plastics in all the matrices investigated.
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The Lagos Recyclers Association (LAGRA) has called on individuals, governments and corporate bodies to take responsibility for reducing waste, plastic pollution, and safeguarding the health and sustainability of the marine ecosystems.
Kano state Governor, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf has described the fight against plastic pollution as the fight for all in order to ensure a healthy environment free of plastic waste.
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency NESREA) in collaboration with the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria(FRIN) has intensified efforts to reduce plastic pollution in Nigeria.
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) has been tasked to draft an international agreement on plastic pollution which would be a legally binding instrument to countries around the world.
Plastic pollution could be reduced by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said.
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