Plastic Waste Constitutes Danger in our Homes, Activist Warns
“Plastic waste has become a silent invader in our homes, rivers, oceans, and even our food chain. It threatens wildlife, undermines public health, and disrupts ecosystems in ways that demand immediate and sustained action. Nigeria, like many nations, is not immune to these dangers”, Philanthropist Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, said this during this year’s Environmental Day celebrations in Nigeria.
Plastic waste, he warns, has become a silent yet dangerous invader in our homes, oceans, and even our food chain.
He observed that “from clogged drainage systems in our cities to polluted waterways in our rural communities, the evidence of plastic pollution is everywhere.”
“We must rethink our relationship with plastic. This begins with reducing our reliance on single-use plastics, encouraging innovation in sustainable packaging, and promoting large-scale recycling programmes. Governments must strengthen regulations and enforcement, while industries must invest in greener alternatives. Most importantly, our citizens—especially the youth—must lead a cultural shift toward environmental responsibility”, he concluded.