Styrofoam containers appear to be making a comeback in Lagos, despite the state government’s enforcement of a ban on their use and distribution, which began a year ago.
The ban, introduced in January 2024, was part of efforts to curb the environmental damage caused by single-use plastics, including non-biodegradable polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam.
The Lagos State government, through its Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, had confiscated Styrofoam products found in shops across the state during the initial phase of enforcement. Styrofoam is widely used in the production of disposable plates commonly found in eateries. (Guardian)
