The Lagos State government has banned the usage and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics across the state. The Lagos ban will bite hard because a great bulk of commercial activities is based on consumerism. Every day, the people who troop to Alaba, Oshodi, Eko, Ikeja, and many other international commercial hubs of the city get their goods wrapped and delivered with single-use plastics and Styrofoam holders. According to data cited by Business Insider Africa, Morocco is 10th in Africa when it comes to generating plastic waste. Single-use plastics have become a major global threat to public health and the natural environment.

Source: Punch January 25, 2024 13:12 UTC