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Nigeria introduces new regulations on plastic waste

The National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations, 2026 address producer responsibility, recycling and the circular economy.

By Green City Media Editorial Desk·
Plastic waste scattered across a sandy beach
Source: News Agency of Nigeria

The Federal Government has unveiled the National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations, 2026, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.

The regulations are aimed at curbing plastic pollution. Areas covered include producer responsibility, recycling and a shift towards a circular economy, in which materials are kept in use rather than discarded.

Details on how the regulations will be implemented and enforced should be read in the original report and the published regulations.

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