ASSESSMENT OF PLASTIC AS TECHNOLOGICAL EFFECT TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Victor Kwaghgba Aho&Nevkar D.A,
Department of Vocational and Technical Education,
Benue State University, Makurdi
Email: ahovictor1@gmail.com, danielnevkar@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The paper seeks to ascertain Technological Effect of Plastic on Climate Change in Nigeria. It confirms that plastic pollution is everywhere and is negatively impacting our environment. The Assessment confirms that larger plastics items like bottles and bags can physically harm animal and negatively affect their habitat and prevent crop from yielding. The study also revealed that, over 80 billion plastics Bottles are used every year and closeto 60 million plastics bags are used daily in Nigeria, while over 4 million tons of plastics waste are thrown away yearly. The researchers also discusses the role of Technology in fight against climate change and recommended that Government should ban illegal dumping of plastic waste and strategies places should be provided in dumping plastic waste. The researchers also suggest recycling as an effective weapon against climate change.
Key words; Assessment, Technological Effect, Climate Change, Plastics, Recycling
