Manufacturers and Environmentalists Clash over Single-Use Plastic Ban
Plastic Recycling | 2025-07-09 12:57:58
It noted that the decision was not based on credible data and that the association was not consulted before announcement of the ban.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Lagos, Nigeria state government's ban on specific single-use plastics has caused tensions between local producers and environmentalists. The prohibition went into force on July 1st, 2025.
Local manufacturers claim that the restriction has had a negative effect on producers and small enterprises. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Director-General Segun Ajayi-Kadir pleaded with the state government to reevaluate the prohibition. It pointed out that the association was not contacted prior to the announcement of the ban and that the decision was not supported by reliable facts.
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The DG pointed out that as almost 90% of the operators in the plastic value chain rely on the sale of single-use plastics as their main source of revenue, the ban could result in the loss of hundreds of jobs. By keeping single-use plastics from damaging the environment, he asked the government to increase efforts to recycle them and to incentivize the recycling sector.
Environmentalists, on the other hand, strongly supported the ban, stating that it will probably be a significant step in cutting waste and protecting the environment. They claimed that before the prohibition took effect, producers were given an 18-month notice period. They said that the state's gutters and canals are overflowing with single-use plastic debris.
