Lagos Enforces Single-Use Plastic Ban
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The Lagos State Government has commenced the enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics after it issued a six-month notice to all stakeholders.
Wahab said the state government won’t succumb to any pressure or blackmail to consider another shift in date.
He said, “There will be no going back from July 1, 2025, on the enforcement of the ban of single-use plastics (less than 40 microns) in Lagos state.
“When we took the bold decision to ban styrofoam food containers and single-use plastics of less than 40 microns, the decision was because of the safety and well-being of our residents which we will not compromise.
He added, “Lagos state has not banned the production of all the categories of plastics and let me mention here that the producers and distributors of the banned items in the state have the option of selling them outside our state.
– styrofoam packs: banned due to their harmful environmental impacts;
– plastic straws: prohibited to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability;
– disposable plastic cups and cutleries: banned to minimise plastic pollution in the environment; and
– lightweight nylon bags: banned due to their nonreusable and nonbiodegradable quality.”
