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Biodegradable product in Lagos Nigeria

The recently announcement by govt to ban all plastic bags in order to address harmful impact on environment  provides opportunities for manufacturers to exploit new areas in manufacturing & exporting  biodegradable product,by transition to the production of more biodegradable product  in Nigeria

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