“The Centre for Earth Works has issued a plea to put an end to plastic pollution within Nigeria. Mr. Benson Fasanya, the Executive Director of this non-governmental organization, delivered this message during a cleanup campaign held in Jos on Saturday. Fasanya, along with his organization’s members, actively participated in cleaning up the Jos Wild Life Park as part of World Clean-up Day activities. Their goal was to raise awareness about the perils of plastic pollution on the health and well-being of Nigerians.
In an interview with The PUNCH, Fasanya expressed concern over the widespread and thoughtless use and disposal of plastic materials in Nigeria, emphasizing the dangers associated with these practices. He stressed that, on the occasion of the 2023 World Clean-up Day, Nigeria should join other nations in advocating for an end to plastic pollution.
Fasanya remarked, “As an organization, we are deeply troubled by the plastic ‘Tsunami’ currently affecting Nigeria. Plastic materials have become ubiquitous in our daily lives, from medicine to education, fashion, and beyond. Items like bottles, straws, disposable cups, and bags are found everywhere. However, the environmental impact of plastic waste is immense and detrimental to our health because these materials have a way of returning to haunt us.”
He went on to explain, “It’s important to note that plastics take between 600 to 1000 years to decompose. So, if we allow them to linger in our environment without significant efforts to remove them, they will do more harm than good. What happens is that, before they degrade, they break down into microplastics that find their way into animals, especially aquatic creatures like fish. By consuming fish contaminated with plastics, we are also ingesting toxic substances used in their production.”
Fasanya also criticized the recent decision to eliminate taxes on plastic production and called upon the government to reconsider this action in the best interest of the people.”
“He also encouraged individuals to modify their behavior concerning the utilization and disposal of plastic materials as a means of tackling this issue.
Furthermore, Fasanya appealed to the government to implement a ban on single-use plastics in the country. He emphasized, “Recycling alone will not resolve the extensive plastic pollution problem we currently face in the country, given that only a negligible 0.9 percent of the world’s plastic pollution is recycled. Soft drink manufacturers have realized that they can increase their profits by employing plastics and prefer producing new ones rather than recycling because it’s a more cost-effective option. This is why we are urging the government to promote more recycling initiatives and extend producer responsibility for cleaning up their waste. Additionally, the government should support local innovations that utilize safer local materials.
“It’s crucial for people to understand the hazards associated with plastic usage in our environment and intensify their efforts in managing solid waste while also cleaning up litter from forests, rivers, streets, and beaches, among other locations, to ensure the safety of all.”
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