The Alternative Bank Leads 300-Strong March to Combat Plastic Pollution inLagos

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

Demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability, The Alternative Bank,
and private sector stakeholders to tackle the issue head-on, with a focus not only on
particularly in Lagos’ high-density markets.The

The symbolic walk brought together
alongside the Sterling Sustainability Working Group, organised the Walk4ZeroPlastic
of several tonnes of waste while fostering meaningful conversations about sustainable
immediate clean-up but also on shifting public perception around waste management
march on Saturday, engaging over 300 volunteers in the battle against plastic
Lagos.

We believe that through consistent, community-driven action like this, we can waste disposal and long-term environmental change.

The Walk4ZeroPlastic campaign was a community-driven initiative designed to raise
pollution.

The walk, whichclimaxed at the Tejuosho market in Lagos, saw the recovery and making a real difference in people’s lives.

The Alternative Bank is proud to lead
awareness about the ongoing environmental crisis caused by plastic waste, employees, volunteers, market leaders, traders, residents, as well askey government her thoughts on the event and recycling practices.

Korede Demola-Adeniyi, Executive Director, South,at The Alternative Bank, shared
tackle plastic pollution at its roots. Atits core, it isabout creating sustainable habits
“Thisinitiative is a testament to our collective commitment to a cleaner and healthier
this charge and collaborate with dedicated partners who share our vision.”

Partners of the Walk4ZeroPlastic initiative include the Sterling ONE Foundation, importance of collective action:Bunmi Ajiboye, Chairperson of the Sterling Sustainability Working Group, echoed the As part of the initiative, The Alternative Bank made a significant contribution to sorting, and disposal, promoting responsible habits in the community.

The Bank’s Water Resources, represented by Adeoye Babajide, Director, Waste Management, Wastebanc, Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State water systems.”I want to commend and appreciate The Alternative Bank, a member of the Sterling taken place today, the real victory lies in the lasting impact this campaign will have on sustainable change. address plastic pollution in Lagos.

While we celebrate the physical cleanup that has term solutions to plastic waste in Lagos.Group, for their exemplary contribution and collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry (LAWMA), Rite Foods, Africa Clean-up Initiative, and Foodbank.Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Lagos Waste Management Authority The event also saw robust sensitisation efforts on proper refuse disposal methods and approach waste, reducing the amount of plastic waste ending up in Lagos’ streets and Tejuosho Market by donating plastic waste bins at strategic locations acrossthe donation of the bins is an integral part of the campaign’s focus on sustainable, longwaste sorting.

Volunteers and participants engaged directly with marketgoers and “The Walk4ZeroPlastic campaign marks an important step in our ongoing efforts to traders to highlight the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling plastic materials.

Be part of a movement that is making tangible progress towards a cleaner future.”These efforts are aimed at creating long-term change in how residents and traders the community’s mindset.

Sustainability is a shared responsibility, and we’re proud to lauded The Alternative Bank for laying down a marker for the private sector driving market.These

These bins will assist in the efforts of LAWMA to streamline waste collection, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and of Environment and Water Resources in achieving the successful management of

used plastics and ultimately ensuring environmental sustainability and protection in
collaboratingwith organisations like the UnitedNations Industrial Development
including Styrofoam and plastic bags, with the full enforcement of the ban starting in
while encouraging the adoption of sustainable alternatives.

The state is also organizations to emulate,” he said. Plastic pollution.

In January 2024, the state imposed a ban on single-use plastics, Lagos.

The organisers should be applauded as an example for other private July 2025.This

This legislation, spearheaded by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment in recent years, the Lagos State Government has taken significant steps to combat and Water Resources, is aimed at reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste Organisation (UNIDO), and Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA)to set up
public recycling hubs and improve waste management systems.