Recycling Of Post Consumer Packaging Waste In Nigeria

Nigeria has a vast array of waste management potentials, especially within mega cities such as Lagos, with a growing population that is exponential to the daily waste generation per capita.

A recent study estimated a volume of over 16,000 tonnes of waste collected daily in Lagos (2019). There is an urgent need to manage the generated waste efficiently.

The Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) was set up as the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for the industry to enhance the recovery of post-consumer packaging waste in Nigeria. It was registered in March 2018 as a Non-Governmental Organization in compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for manufacturers to take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their products, including their end-of-life use.

Here twenty- nine member companies are proactive in funding initiatives that enhance the recovery of packaging product waste in the environment as part of their buy-back schemes. This Industry Coalition has executed several initiatives since its inception, with a total of 37,000 metric tons of recyclables recovered from the environment.

Achievements

Some highlights of achievements include:

• Engaging in thought leadership dialogues on recycling
• Leading to the adoption of the rPET standard by SON
• Engagement with the Federal Ministry…