Zero Waste Day 2023: Why Nigeria Must Prioritise Recycling By Tayo Olu | Sahara Reporters

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Waste management is a significant challenge facing Nigeria — a country that generates over 32 million tonnes of solid waste every year. Sadly, only a tiny fraction of this waste is recycled, leading to a severe environmental pollution problem. On December 14, 2022, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution proclaiming March 30 as International Day of Zero Waste, to be observed annually starting in 2023.

The EPI, which is produced by researchers at Yale and Columbia Universities in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, indicates which countries are best addressing the environmental challenges such as climate change, environmental health, and ecosystem vitality, among others.Meanwhile, it is common knowledge that poor waste management has detrimental impacts on the environment, including climate change and air pollution, and has a direct impact on various ecosystems and species.

But to improve waste collection and recycling in the country, concerted efforts must be made at the state and federal levels to ensure strict compliance with the EPR.

 

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