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Nigeria Proposes Green Tax to Combat Plastic Waste Crisis

10/29/2025

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The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee in Nigeria proposed a green tax on polypropylene production to address the country's plastic waste crisis and align local policies with sustainability goals.
Chairman Hon. Terseer Ugbor emphasized industries must take responsibility for environmental impact.
The committee aims to regulate polypropylene production and boost recycling.
Nigeria generates over 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with less than 10% recycled.

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The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee in Nigeria proposed a green tax on polypropylene production to address the country's plastic waste crisis and align local policies with sustainability goals.
Chairman Hon. Terseer Ugbor emphasized industries must take responsibility for environmental impact.
The committee aims to regulate polypropylene production and boost recycling.
Nigeria generates over 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with less than 10% recycled.