UNIDO to Impart Skills to Prevent Plastics Leakage

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) announced that it has partnered with the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) to impart necessary skills to Nigerian plastic manufacturers and recyclers so as to prevent leakage of plastics into the environment. It must be noted that the alarming rise in use of plastics has further aggravated the issue in recent times.

Nishio Nahomi, Project Manager, UNIDO highlighted the need for promoting sustainable plastic value chains through circular economy practices for Nigerian recyclers. Furthermore, he underscored the environmental benefits of resource efficient, cleaner plastics production, which also is expected to help the industry achieve its end goal of plastics circularity.

The training event held for plastic manufacturers and recyclers was attended by stakeholders across the plastic value chain in Abuja and other states in northern Nigeria. The representatives from FBRA’s member companies, Plastic Waste Value Players: Waste pickers, Collectors, Aggregators, Recyclers and Off-takers, UNIDO, NESREA and the Federal Ministry of Environment were also part of the event.

The participants appreciated the training event and said that it would have major impact on their businesses in future. It will contribute to the country’s inclusive and sustainable industrial development, they added.

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