The Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, has said plastic pollution is a serious global issue and needs to be drastically addressed. World environment day is celebrated to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the worsening global environment. The theme for this year as approved by the United Nations Environment Programme for this year’s (2023) World Environment Day is ‘Beat plastic pollution.’While speaking on ‘Taking action: Harnessing innovation to beat plastic pollution,’ keynote speaker, Prof. Kolawole Raheem, revealed that Nigeria consumed about 1,250,000 tonnes of plastic annually. Raheem also proffered innovative ways to reduce the problems of plastic waste, saying, “Circular economy concept and use of indigenous knowledge is necessary. Dr John Adenle of the Creative Arts Department, University of Lagos, suggested that solid wastes including domestic wastes, automobile wastes, and industrial wastes should be harnessed.

Source: Punch June 06, 2023 03:01 UTC