By OLAGOKE OLAWEPO, SIWES (Gateway Poly)
The surge in plastic production, coupled with lifestyle changes, results in alarming plastic waste threatening our environment, particularly our oceans. Plastic pollution is pervasive, jeopardizing our way of life.
On November 17, 2023, Sterling Global Oil Resources Ltd. (SGORL) hosted the Stop Plastic Pollution, Be a Part of the Solution event with students from the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology in Lagos.
Notable figures like Mrs. Oguntola Toyin and Mrs. Ejide Funmilayo attended, emphasizing the urgency of addressing plastic waste and promoting recycling.
Mrs. Oguntola Toyin stressed the importance of waste management, highlighting how proper recycling positively impacts communities.
SGORL’s initiative aims to instill social responsibility and champion efficient material recovery, focusing on eco-friendly solutions.
Plastic waste’s far-reaching consequences include contributing to global warming and climate change. Recycling is pivotal for community well-being and environmental health.
Let’s raise awareness and take action to protect our planet.
Mrs. Ejide Funmilayo stated, Plastic waste is choking us, streaming into our natural conditions daily.
We face a significant plastic pollution problem, but communities can play a crucial role in safeguarding the environment.
Recognizing the link between environmental impact and social change, SGORL commits to consistent improvement in plastic waste management.
The company strives to reduce, salvage, and recycle to minimize plastic release into the environment, aspiring to create a world where humanity and nature coexist for a waste-free future.
