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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Athena4: 10:59pm On May 21, 2019
Retailers will have to pull paper bags out their assès. If ur sharp ,na to enter paper bag production be d tin.
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by henryadex(m): 11:01pm On May 21, 2019
Is this the bill that will take us to next level?
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by tomtos88(m): 11:01pm On May 21, 2019
Athena4:
Retailers will have to pull paper bags out their assès. If ur sharp ,na to enter paper bag production be d tin.

AM 100% Positive, one of them or some of them have imported machines to produce paper bag
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by lakesider(m): 11:04pm On May 21, 2019
ede1:
Which one is this one again? How many paper bag manufacturing industries has the rep. mandated federal government to build first. Abeg make them carry their wahala go one side.
So it's now the function of fg to build paper manufacturing industry.. You are mentally bankrupt

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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by jaxxy(m): 11:05pm On May 21, 2019
Lylon bags have become a menace actually bt that’s why we shud have alternatives, waste recycling companies and better waste disposal laws that protect the environment.

Craziestgirl:
How would Pure Water be packaged in paper?

Seems no more pure water. Probably use dispensers or bottle water.

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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Craziestgirl(f): 11:07pm On May 21, 2019
How would Pure Water be packaged in paper?

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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by namo77: 11:07pm On May 21, 2019
Finally, una eye don open....
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by loomer: 11:08pm On May 21, 2019
I've been waiting for this for years now

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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by lunacol(m): 11:12pm On May 21, 2019
Craziestgirl:
How would Pure Water be packaged in paper?
They will upgrade to bottles.The price invariably will increase.
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Nobody: 11:16pm On May 21, 2019
Nbote:
So of all d numerous challenges we are facing in dis country, na plastic bags b d priority? Dis is coming from a country dat d govt can't boast of any single waste management initiative or alternative. A country where d common man/masses can only access portable water via satchet bags (pure water).

Sometimes i get confused if these people are actually dumb or just plain wicked and doing what they do on purpose.. The country get as e dey oo

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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Bar1941(m): 11:16pm On May 21, 2019
donvicky2007:
We need to protect our environment and the aquatic animals.

And plastic bags are stopping you people from doing that? Misplaced priority, It's simple, their is no country in the world where those plastic bags are not being used, we are just too poor in the area of waste management, the bags are recyclable and can be remould into other products, Singapore and many other well meaning countries do that, nothings stops those lazy lawmakers from thinking in that direction, this will not only guarantee job security for those already in the business but create more job opportunities in the area of waste management.
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by enemyofprogress: 11:16pm On May 21, 2019
Nkemtreasure:
Unimplimentable law. Waste of legislative time
you dey mind the modafokas?

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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by nextstep(m): 11:18pm On May 21, 2019
Paper bags... in this rainy season?

I've never seen representatives so disconnected from the reality on ground.

I understand that all the poly bags we have are an issue (pollution, landfill, drainage issues), but there is no viable alternative being offered. We should be looking at biodegradable options that are water resistant. Or making reusable cloth shopping bags. But how will it keep your goods dry?

They could have even announced an initiative to recycle nylon bags, or give people an incentive to recycle and make new things with them, but we just like to ban without actually thinking through a problem.

Now they've just given police and many other self-important groups to collect fines.

lunacol:
They will upgrade to bottles.The price invariably will increase.
People who are barely coping with pure water prices will be asked to "upgrade" to bottle abi?

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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by lexy2014: 11:19pm On May 21, 2019
advocate666:
End of pure water?

But how I go drink water with paper now?

Paper satchet
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by 9jaRealist: 11:19pm On May 21, 2019
Nkemtreasure:
Unimplimentable law. Waste of legislative time

Maybe not immediately...
But it nonetheless sets an agenda!
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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Yyeske(m): 11:20pm On May 21, 2019
We had paper bags in the past before nylon came in for those who can remember, I think this is a good idea but do we have companies producing such these days before this ban? Just having mixed feelings sha

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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by 9jaRealist: 11:21pm On May 21, 2019
GOOD move!
A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.

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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Nobody: 11:25pm On May 21, 2019
Taraba has already implemented it.
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Studyinchina200(m): 11:32pm On May 21, 2019
tackle corruption first useless people
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Obi1kenobi(m): 11:34pm On May 21, 2019
Great news, though I don't expect implementation. "Pure water" should be banned as well. Cheap plastic/nylon bags, and "pure water" sachets account for most of the waste that clogs up our streets, drainages and waterways. We will radically mitigate the problem of non-biodegradable waste the day we ban these items.

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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Toseenlove: 11:34pm On May 21, 2019
Oluwapresley:
Ecobank Nigeria is actually giving cash when you drop plastic bottles at some of their branches in Lagos. I'm going to try to find the details of this but below are some pictures.

I've got these plastic bottles In abundance at home. Looking for who will come over and pick them up.
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Mustay(m): 11:42pm On May 21, 2019
Larryndelaw:
Stupid rep. At times these people pretend to be copying western world not knowing they are foolish. Before u can pass these Law the country must has provisions for recycling and proper refuse disposable method. Do we havw that in Nigeria?

Well, Kenya has the most prohibitive laws regarding this in the world.
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by fokusmind: 11:46pm On May 21, 2019
Poor man dey suffer. The system is always against he poor.
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Nobody: 11:47pm On May 21, 2019
This is long overdue.

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Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Nobody: 11:48pm On May 21, 2019
advocate666:
End of pure water?

But how I go drink water with paper now?

Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by dochenaj: 11:50pm On May 21, 2019
These clueless bunch would leave legislations that will have significant impact on the country and start making stupid legislations.

They only ended up, making plastic bags a costly commodity.

I better go buy a load of it for use till next year.
Re: Reps Pass Bill Proscribing Plastic Bags, Set Fine For Offenders by Nobody: 11:53pm On May 21, 2019
This is long overdue.

Have you been to Bariga or some parts of Akoka? You need to see the disaster nylon bags are causing. Or just come to Mushin during the rainy season.

It should be banned abeg. I just hope the government will stick to fining companies producing it with huge amounts of money.

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