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Plastic Debris (Marine Litters) From Atalantic Ocean Through Lagos Channel, Constituting Pollutions Around Islands Settlements: Government and Private Participations in Turning Waste to Wealth
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Plastic trash washing into the Atlantic Ocean near Lagos, Nigeria is piling up around island communities, and researchers found that turning this waste into a business opportunity, through recycling programs, government policy, and private company involvement, actually works to cut down ocean litter. This matters because plastic pollution in our oceans breaks down into microplastics that can end up in seafood and drinking water, so smarter waste management isn't just good for the environment, it's a practical step toward protecting what ends up on our plates.
The study is extensive and centred on the issue of plastic garbage in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly on Lagos Island in Nigeria and its effects on the environment, economy and society. The authors review existing garbage and recycling initiatives and report on their efficacy in reducing plastic pollution in the ocean. The “waste-to-wealth” concept is used to discuss the roles of government policy, private sector participation and regional collaboration in converting plastic trash into a commercial opportunity. This is a quantitative study that uses surveys and data to measure stakeholder participation and the effect of new technologies, such as GIS maps and community-based solutions. The results show that effective waste management techniques are positively and significantly related to debris reduction. Policy support and private sector participation are also shown to significantly impact sustainable waste-to-wealth programs. Also technical and community-driven solutions are pointed out as key components to decrease marine litter, however now their influence is limited. The paper calls for a holistic strategy that includes better policy implementation, technology appropriate for Nigeria, collaboration amongst West African countries, and more community engagement. It takes a concerted effort of government agencies, the commercial sector, NGOs and regional organisations to provide scalable solutions for reducing marine pollution and fostering economic development via novel recycling techniques. This research offers useful information for policymakers, environmental organisations and stakeholders devoted to the protection of Nigeria’s marine environment and the use of garbage as a resource for sustainable development.
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