Experts make case for recycling of wastes

on November 12, 2013   /   in Homes & Property 12:10 am   /   - See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/experts-make-case-

By Chioma Obinna

Against the backdrop of the outbreak of cholera in some states of the country, environmental experts have emphasised the need for manufacturers of products like sachet water to invest in recycling in order to eliminate negative impact of pollution on health and safety of Nigerians.

They experts made this observation in Lagos at workshop organised by the Lagos State Environmental Regulation Agency, LASEPA. The workshop centred on the  theme: “Extended Producer Responsibility: 

Recycling Processed Water Packages in the 21st Century.”

At the workshop designed particularly, for packaged water manufacturers, the experts noted the adverse effects of environmental pollution and the impacts on the health of Nigerians.

Raising alarm on the various types of pollution in the country, the Managing Director, PathCare, Dr. Pamela Ajayi who spoke extensively on improper disposal of packaged sachets water, explained how plastic water package is non-bio gradable and are eaten by fish, birds and marine life.

According to Ajayi, these pose serious health risks to human consumers.

She stated that the implications of water pollution are vast and could lead to infections like Cholera and typhoid, lead and mercury poisoning, infertility and cancer amongst others.

Ajayi called on the participants, Government and well-meaning Nigerians to embrace recycling as a way of life to eliminate negative impact of pollution on health and safety of Nigerians.

On his part, the General Manager, LASEPA, Mr. Adebola Shabi, an engineer, admonished packaged water manufacturers to ensure full commitment and implement the various changes identified at the workshop.

Other speakers at the event include the Managing Director, Richbol Environmental Services, Mr. Gbenga Adebola,  Mr. Oloruntola J.O, ATWAP Chairman Lagos State and B. Ajakaiye, MD Kaiye Consult.

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