Urban Planning Perspectives - Evolving Solution To Plastic Pollution in Nigeria

Nnebue, Marvellous W. and Abubakar, Sadiq A. (2023) Urban Planning Perspectives - Evolving Solution To Plastic Pollution in Nigeria. Ilaro Journal of Humanities and Management (IJOHAM), 3. pp. 20-29. ISSN 2682- 6577

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Abstract

In Nigeria, plastic pollution is a serious environmental issue that negatively impacts the environment, the economy, and human health. This study attempts to investigate how urban planning views might be used to combat plastic pollution in Nigeria by investigating, the current level of plastic pollution in the nation, identifying successful urban planning initiatives and strategies from other countries, as well as analyzing the role of urban planning in mitigating plastic waste pollution in Nigeria. The study adopted a qualitative methodology, through case studies and systematic sampling technique was used to review past literatures who had successfully combatted the menace of plastic pollution in other countries. Collection of data were sourced from secondary data such as journals, articles etc. The findings revealed that an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic garbage are produced in the nation each year, the government has put in place a variety of initiatives to support trash reduction and recycling which has not yielded positive results. The conclusion emphasizes the significance of urban planning viewpoints in combating plastic pollution in Nigeria and urges action to support environmentally friendly urban design and the proper disposal of plastic garbage in Nigeria. Keywords: Waste Management, Sustainable Development, Nigeria, Plastic Pollution

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	A General Works > AS Academies and learned societies (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Geography
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email [email protected]
Date Deposited:	01 Nov 2024 11:30
Last Modified:	01 Nov 2024 11:30
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/2382

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