A New Book Examines How Unilever Used Single-Use Plastic Sachets to Boost Sales

A new book examines how Unilever used single-use plastic sachets to boost sales

Consumer goods companies in the West had occasionally used sachets to entice consumers to try new shampoos and laundry detergents. But it was in emerging markets like India that companies realised the full potential of the plastic sachet.As a mainstream, everyday package, the sachet unlocked enormous multi-billion-dollar markets that had long been out of reach, promising a rush of new growth, courtesy of some of the world’s poorest people, just …

Lagos govt clears air on water sachets, PET bottles as move to ban plastic June 1 nears

Lagos bans certain single-use plastics from July 1, 2025, excluding water sachets and PET bottles; launches fund to boost recycling and sustainability efforts.

Lagos Enforces Ban on Single-Use Plastics from July 1 - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria

Henceforth 1 July, traders in Lagos open markets and supermarkets will stop giving shopping polythene bags known as Nylon or Leather to buyers of their goods, following the government’s decision to begin enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) across the state.  The decision announced by Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, marked a critical transition from policy to action to tackle plastic pollution…

Enforcement of Ban of Non-reusable Plastic Materials in Lagos Begin July 1

By Oscar Okhifo The Lagos State Government has announced that the full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics (SUPs), including nylon bags, will commence on July 1, 2025. This move is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to minimise the use of plastic waste and to promote cleanliness and environmental sustainability. The ban, which was first announced in January 2024, has witnessed varying levels of compliance among retailers. Of a fact,  …

Lagos State to begin full enforcement of single use plastics ban from July 1

The Lagos State Government has announced that it will commence full enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) across the state starting July 1, 2025.  The post Lagos State to begin full enforcement of single use plastics ban from July 1  appeared first on Nairametrics.

Lagos to begin full enforcement of single-use plastics ban in July

Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos commissioner for environment and water resources, says the state will begin full enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) from July 1, 2025.   SUPs are products intended for short-term use. They are sometimes discarded after a single application.   Styrofoam is a trademarked brand of closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam (XPS) used for building insulation on walls and roofs. It is also used for production of sing…