Publisher: The Cable
Title: Microplastic ban and Nigeria's Osun River
Author: Olanrewaju Oyedeji
Date of Publication: 2024-03-21
Citation style language: APA 7th Edition
Citation: Oyedeji, O. (2024, March 21). Microplastic ban and Nigeria's Osun River. The Cable. https://www.thecable.ng/microplastic-ban-in-nigeria/

Pollution Type: Microplastics, Heavy metals
Impact Dimension: Ecosystem health, Public health, Food chain contamination
Actor Type: Environmental researchers, Policy advocates, Government agencies
Response Type: Scientific advocacy, Policy recommendation
Evidence Type: Peer-reviewed research (University of Lagos study)
Policy Mention: Proposed ban on single-use plastics, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes
Key Finding: Osun River has world's third-highest microplastic concentration
Health Risk Projection: Bioaccumulation in human organs through fish consumption

Link: https://www.thecable.ng/microplastic-ban-in-nigeria/