Plastic Ban: LASG Defends Sales of Packing Bags in Malls

The Lagos State Government has defended the sales of packing bags in some malls in the state.

Reports has it that some residents have complained of sales of packing bags in some malls, following the ban on single-use plastics in the state.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Olawale Rotimi-Akodu, in a recent interview with our correspondent, said the sale of packing bags or packaging materials in malls is also a practice in advanced countries.

He emphasized the drive of Lagos State to meet up with the standard of a modern city.

He maintained that the idea would discourage wastage and encourage the reuse of those materials by those who paid for them.

Akodu explained that purchasing the bags in any mall is optional, noting that customers had the right to bring their packing bags from home.

“It’s an optional thing. You have the option of bringing your own from your house. You can have it in your car and take it to the mall to contain your items.