Nigeria’s dual challenge of water access and plastic pollution

Water sachets, small plastic pouches of purified water, provide affordable drinking water for millions in West Africa but also contribute to plastic pollution. These sachets are a response to the lack of safely managed drinking water for over 845 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. They are cheap to produce and widely used, but their disposal strains waste management systems. The dual challenge of water access and plastic pollution is a growing concern for the region.

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