PLASTIC POLLUTION IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Abstract

Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to environmental sustainability, with Nigeria, particularly Lagos State, facing substantial challenges in managing plastic waste. By evaluating the impact of plastic trash on the environment and human well-being and examining prior study findings, this review article critically investigates Lagos, Nigeria's current plastic pollution situation. The study explores existing waste management practices, including illegal disposal methods and infection of water bodies, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions. By synthesizing insights from studies on waste-to-energy technologies and innovative approaches to plastic waste management, this review identifies key research gaps and proposes policy recommendations to deal with the intricate trouble of plastic pollution in Lagos State. The study emphasizes the significance of raising public awareness, putting into practice efficient waste management plans, and creating strong legislative frameworks to mitigate the negative effects that plastic pollution has on the environment and the health of the general people. This review advances knowledge on plastic pollution in Lagos State and offers useful data to policymakers, scholars, and interested parties working to make the state's environment cleaner and healthier for its residents.