Can Africa police its way out of a waste crisis?

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Lagos has established a dedicated waste enforcement unit to crack down on illegal dumping and improve compliance with environmental regulations. The move highlights a critical challenge in Africa’s circular economy transition where governments struggle to turn ambitious waste policies into effective systems on the ground. 

• Many African countries already have waste management laws and plastic restrictions in place, but weak enforcement continues to undermine compliance.

• Consistent enforcement strengthens circular markets by reducing illegal dumping and creating a level playing field, giving formal recyclers confidence to invest in collection, sorting and processing capacity.

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