UNILAG urged to lead green library drive, ditch plastic waste

Arnold Mwanzu, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at Aga Khan University (AKU), recently gave a keynote address at a virtual event organised by the Library and Information Science (LIS) Programme, University of Lagos (UNILAG), in commemoration of World Environment Day. This year’s global theme was ‘Ending Plastic Pollution’. Speaking on the topic “Eco-Conscious Librarianship: Eradicating Plastic Pollution and Achieving Planetary Health,” Mwanzu said libraries are not only custodians of knowledge but also potential hubs for environmental sustainability. “A green library is more than a physical space, it reflects a commitment to sustainability, with policies that reduce waste and educate communities,” he said. “Let every library become a hub of sustainability. Let every librarian, student, faculty be a green ambassador. The future of planetary health depends on what we do today.”