In a commendable move to combat plastic pollution and poor waste management, the Lagos State Government announced a ban on the use of styrofoams and other single use plastics. Long has the waterways and drainages in Lagos state been clogged with multiple styrofoam boxes indiscriminately disposed by residents. Styrofoams are a convenient food purchase itemContinue reading “Lagos State bans use of styrofoams and single use plastics with immediate effect”
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A new wave of plastic waste: The Covid-19 crisis
In the midst of the covid19 pandemic shaking the entire world, mankind has had to adapt to the new normal of protective wear. These include plastic gloves, face masks, face Shields, all categorised as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In a world where dispose culture is most prominent and where PPE classifies not just as plasticContinue reading “A new wave of plastic waste: The Covid-19 crisis”
COCA COLA NAMED THE WORLD’S WORST PLASTIC POLLUTER FOR THE 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR AS AT DECEMBER 2020
For the third year in a row, Cocacola was once again named the world’s worst plastic polluter. What an award! Competitors Nestle and PepsiCo were found to be the second and third biggest offenders by environmental group. Cocacola’s branding was discovered on 13,834 pieces of plastic at 51 of the 55 sites surveyed which wasContinue reading “COCA COLA NAMED THE WORLD’S WORST PLASTIC POLLUTER FOR THE 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR AS AT DECEMBER 2020”
Recycling plastics: A catalyst transforms plastic waste to valuable ingredients at low temperature.
Researchers, for the first time, have used a novel catalyst process to recycle a type of plastic found in everything from grocery bags and food packaging to toys and electronics into liquid fuels and wax. Plastics are essential materials but the growth of global plastic production and the rapid penetration of plastics into the societyContinue reading “Recycling plastics: A catalyst transforms plastic waste to valuable ingredients at low temperature.”
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