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Using the theory of planned behaviour, this article aims to understand the psychology of plastic dependency in Nigeria. The plastics pollution has been more prevalent in its impact on the marine and terrestrial environment in Nigeria, this article engages with the mind-set of stakeholders from both governance and policy perspectives with the purpose of investigating and analysing the theory of planned behaviour to form a baseline for policy making and further research on how to combat plastics pollution in Nigeria.
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Nigeria approved a new plastic waste management policy in 2020 but it needs to be reviewed and it was to a large extent not implemented.
The bill (HB 1437) has been passed by the House of Representatives since 22 May 2019 but yet to get the concurrence of the Nigeria Senate to become law based on Nigerians bicameral legislative structure at the federal level.
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Adibe, C.E., Nwafor, N., Ugwu, P.I. et al. Understanding the psychology and legal perspective of plastic dependency in Nigeria. Curr Psychol 43, 2630–2640 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04452-0
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