Lagos to Implement Ban on Single-Use Plastics and Sachet Water Starting in January 2025

Lagos State Plans to Ban Single-Use Plastics and Sachet Water

Lagos State is set to implement a ban on single-use plastics and sachet water beginning January 2025.

This announcement was made by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during a workshop aimed at discussing the ban on Styrofoam and other single-use packaging on October 3.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to establish guidelines for managing plastic waste, aiming to promote a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

In response, various stakeholders have called for a gradual approach to the ban instead of an immediate prohibition, suggesting that this would facilitate compliance and help mitigate economic difficulties currently faced.