SGORL Accelerates Action to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Determined to eliminate the menace of plastic waste which has become a big threat to the environment, Sterling Global Oil Resources Ltd.(SGORL) has organised an event themed ‘Stop Plastic Pollution, Be a Part of the Solution’ with the students of Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Lagos at the Bon Voyage Hotel, Victoria Island, […]

Determined to eliminate the menace of plastic waste which has become a big threat to the environment, Sterling Global Oil Resources Ltd.(SGORL) has organised an event themed ‘Stop Plastic Pollution, Be a Part of the Solution’ with the students of Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Lagos at the Bon Voyage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos to spread awareness about plasticwaste management.

Dignitaries present at the event were Mrs. Oguntola Toyin, Ass. Director Circular Economy and RecyclingProject, Waste Management Unit, Lagos State Ministry of Environment; Mrs. Ejide Funmilayo, Principal Scientist, Lagos State Ministry of Environment; Mr. Orororo – Principal Scientist, Waste Management Department, Lagos State Ministry of Environment; Engr. Agbaiko Odio, Senior Lecturer, Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology and Mr. Yau Shamsudeen Damisa, another Senior Lecturer of the college.

Mrs. Oguntola Toyin, Director Circular Economy and Recycling Project speaking at the programme said, “Taking care of our waste and environment can switch the regime of the communities.

“There are environmental issues stemming from plastic dumping. Recycling plastic waste can prevent contamination of the environment.Through this initiative, SGORL is pouring a sense of social responsibility among the communities so that efficient materialrecovery and recycling are accomplished.”
Given the growing concern around plastic risks and multipliedplastic routes, the need for viable and environment-friendly solutions has been advocated.
The recycling of plastic products and waste is essential for the benefit of both communities and the natural environment.

The hostile consequence of plastic waste is now a comprehensive concern as it is associated with global warming and climate change by emitting toxic gases and contaminants into the milieu.
Mrs. Ejide Funmilayo, said, “Plastic waste is choking us. Every day plastic is streaming into our natural conditions at a unique scale. We are confronted with an upsetting plastic pollution problem. Although The communities are the most vulnerable to climate change, we can play an important role in safeguarding the environment and enhancing the quality of life for the future generations.”

Environmental impact and social change go together. SGORL recognises the need for continuous and consistent improvement in the areas of plastic waste.

The company aims to take the foremost step toward arresting plastic pollution, promising tolessen, salvage, and recycle wherever viable to ease the releaseof plastic into the environment. SGORL covets for a world where we and nature can flourish simultaneously for a waste-freefuture.