By: Sanni Gbenga Ibrahim. Have you ever bought a smartphone charger, a power bank, or a charging cable, only for it to stop working within forty-eight hours? Most consumers dismiss it as "bad luck" or "cheap manufacturing." However, the truth is far more sinister. We are not just purchasing low-quality electronics; we are becoming the world's dumping ground. A dangerous trend has surfaced where industrial waste from abroad—especially from manufacturing centres like China—is being disguised as brand-new products and exported to African nations. What seems like a bargain on a retail shelf is often a piece of hazardous waste packaged in a shiny box. Waste in Disguise: From Electronics to Consumables. The deception stretches across multiple sectors, but none is more apparent than the electronics market. Countless "new" gadgets entering our borders are actually refurbished junk or parts that failed quality control tests in their...
We focus on citizen waste disposal activities and actions required to manage waste in Lagos State. An Environmental Investigation Agency for a community change initiative to improve waste disposal, and tackle global environmental challenges. Bridging the gaps between the government and the people of Lagos.