The Federal Government of Nigeria has lamented that solid waste management remains a critical challenge in the country being the biggest waste producer in
She explained the EPR as an environmental protection strategy aimed at decreasing impact from a product and its packaging, by ensuring that the producers of the product take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their products especially in the take-back, recycling and final destination.
He, therefore, called on stakeholders to close ranks and come up with suggestions that will help redeem the environment. “However, the exponential growth in population and the subsequent expansion of industries have increased the volume and complexities of wastes which now concentrate in a few nodal points. It is estimated that Nigeria generates more than 32 million tons of solid waste annually, out of which only 20-30% is collected. Reckless disposal of Municipal Solid Waste has led to blockage of sewers and drainage networks, and choking of water bodies.
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