Lagos Generates 1,040 Tonnes of Textile Waste Daily — LAWMA

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is ramping up efforts to tackle the 1,040 tonnes of textile waste generated daily in Lagos State as part of its commitment to sustainable waste management.

LAWMA’s Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made this announcement on Monday in commemoration of International Zero Waste Day, themed “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles.”

“Textile waste accounts for approximately 8% of the 13,000 tonnes of daily waste in Lagos. To address this, LAWMA plans to ban textile waste from all state landfills and collaborate with Tejuosho Market in Yaba to collect fabric waste for recycling,” Gbadegesin stated.

As part of the initiative, students at LAWMA Academy are being trained to upcycle textile waste into reusable products, fostering sustainability and economic empowerment.

Gbadegesin reaffirmed LAWMA’s dedication to achieving zero waste in Lagos, aligning with global best practices in waste reduction and resource recovery.

“International Zero Waste Day highlights our collective responsibility to protect the environment. LAWMA is fully committed to implementing waste sorting, recycling, and waste-to-energy initiatives. However, for these efforts to succeed, Lagosians must play an active role in proper waste disposal and environmental sustainability,” he added.

LAWMA’s bold move underscores the growing urgency for sustainable waste management and the need for collaborative efforts in reducing textile pollution across the state.