The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called for intensified global action to tackle plastic pollution, which they described as a mounting environmental crisis.
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The Ogun State Government has unveiled a new strategy focused on innovation, job creation, and industrial sustainability to tackle the challenge of single-use plastics (SUPs).
To fight the growing problem of plastic waste and encourage better waste management, the Ogun State Government has launched two new programs. These programs aim to support recycling and help people earn money while protecting the environment.
In the heart of Sokoto State, a quiet revolution is underway—fueled not by oil or gold, but by empty plastic bottles. Across the city, women, children, and informal workers are transforming discarded containers into a lifeline, selling them to local recyclers known as Colaba.
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) to promote sustainable plastic waste management.
The Igbinedion University Okada, Edo, has emerged as one of the winners of the European Union’s Grant for Sustainable Plastic Waste and Recycling Management (SWARM), a capacity building project.
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has unveiled measures to tackle the increasing problem of plastic waste pollution in Nigeria.
The Federal Government and environmental stakeholders have taken steps to address the growing challenges of plastic waste pollution in the country.
The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF), says it will engage about 5,000 youths across Katsina State, as part of efforts to transform plastic waste into wealth.
A 16-year-old Nigerian teenager, Manasseh Aluga, has won an international award for transforming plastic waste into eco-friendly building bricks.