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The Role of Public Health Laws in Combating Plastic Pollution in Nigeria: Lessons from Other selected Jurisdictions
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This legal analysis examines how public health laws could be used to combat plastic pollution in Nigeria, drawing on regulatory approaches from other countries. The paper argues that stronger legislation governing single-use plastics and waste management is essential to address the severe environmental and health consequences of plastic pollution in Nigeria.
As humans continue to populate the globe, plastic use has become increasingly popular and has had a significant impact on the environment.Due to poor waste management practices, plastic pollution is a major concern.Plastic has severe environmental and health consequences.Single-use plastic products, in particular, have contributed to this pollution crisis.Many nations worldwide have enacted regulations to reduce plastic use in an effort to mitigate the adverse effects of plastic pollution.This Article examines the environmental impacts of plastic waste and the roles legislation may play in combating plastic pollution.In evaluating the dangers of plastic pollution, this Article canvasses effective waste management practices,
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