{"id":118930,"date":"2025-05-19T17:55:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T16:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=118930"},"modified":"2025-05-19T17:55:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T16:55:12","slug":"enforcement-of-ban-of-non-reusable-plastic-materials-in-lagos-begin-july-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/enforcement-of-ban-of-non-reusable-plastic-materials-in-lagos-begin-july-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Enforcement of Ban of Non-reusable Plastic Materials in Lagos Begin July 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1832568034911842157\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1832568034911842157-content\" class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div id=\"m_7523074790047312729ydp2dd9d5ebyahoo_quoted_7872757883\">\n<div id=\"m_7523074790047312729ydp2dd9d5ebyiv7538071581\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Lagos State Government has announced that the full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics (SUPs), including nylon bags, will commence on July 1, 2025.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This move is part of the state&#8217;s ongoing efforts to minimise the use of plastic waste and to promote cleanliness and environmental sustainability.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The ban, which was first announced in January 2024, has witnessed varying levels of compliance among retailers.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of a fact,\u00a0 major supermarkets like ShopRite have discontinued the use of nylon bags and are offering reusable alternatives, while other retailers have been slow in compliance.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many have continued to sell nylon bags, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the ban. Many Lagosians are of the opinion that total ban is impossible in the state.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Lagos State Government has emphasised on the importance of public support and education in ensuring the success of the ban.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has urged Lagosians to bring their own reusable bags and support the government&#8217;s efforts to reduce plastic waste in the state.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The enforcement of the ban is expected to be gradual, with the government considering the challenges faced by businesses and consumers.\u00a0 However, the July 1 deadline marks a significant step toward achieving a cleaner and more sustainable environment in Lagos. 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