Plastic is everywhere in Ghana’s marine waters – Researcher
Mr Jens Otto Krakstad, a Senior Researcher with the Institute of Marine Research in Norway, and Cruise Leader for the Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, has revealed that plastic is ...
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Institute of Applied Science and Technology to commercialise fuel made from plastics
The Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) of the University of Ghana (UG), is seeking partnership to scale up the production of high-value fuels made from plastic waste. The ...
Ghanaians advised to use alternative food packages to replace plastics
Ghanaians have been advised to use alternative food packages in replacement of single use plastics to cut down on the huge pollution of plastics in the country and avert its ...
Plastic pollution in the sea is worrying – Richster Amarfio
Mr. Richster Nii Amarh Amarfio, the Secretary of the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG), has described as worrying the level of plastic pollution in the country’s marine space.
KNUST to recycle plastic wastes for industrial purposes
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), is set to mobilise and recycle the plastic waste of Ayeduase, a community within the University for industrial purposes.
KIA, EPA to partner to control single-use plastics
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to engage authorities of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to control the influx of flexible and single-use plastics.
STMA to convert plastics into blocks for construction
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has started work to convert recycled plastic waste into blocks for the construction of household toilets.
Forum on Life without Plastics held in Tamale
Stakeholders at a forum on “Life without Plastics” have expressed need for businesses to adopt biodegradable plastics and paper bags for packaging their products to safeguard the environment.
Government working to phase out single used plastics
Dr Kweku Afriyie, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), says the government is calling for projects for edible and compostable packaging as a sustainable alternative to single used ...
