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Waste management and recycling in Ghana

Overview

Waste management challenges and sustainability efforts in Ghana have been highlighted through infrastructure and recycling concerns. In Kumasi, the Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) reported a lack of waste transfer stations, noting that the city requires four to five facilities to prevent increased costs and illegal dumping. Additionally, existing stations in Accra are reportedly operating beyond capacity.

Efforts are also focused on the electronic waste sector in Accra, where many residents rely on processing old electronics for income. While much e-waste enters the region illegally, there are ongoing initiatives to formalize these practices. The objective is to transition toward cleaner recycling methods that protect livelihoods while preventing the environmental and health damage caused by burning cables or uncontrolled pollutant disposal.

Entities

Kasane · Germany · United Nations · Accra · Rolink Noble Health (Pty) Ltd

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Ghana seeks to formalize electronic waste recycling

    Ghana aims to improve e-waste recycling in Accra, seeking to protect livelihoods while reducing the toxic environmental impact of dismantling electronics for raw materials.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Waste management initiatives and infrastructure gaps highlighted in Ghana and Botswana

    Waste management challenges are being addressed through infrastructure warnings in Ghana and a sustainability summit in Botswana focused on the circular economy.

Sources

chale.news · fehmarn24.de · onetz.de · opemsuo.com · saarbruecker-zeitung.de · thegazette.news · volksfreund.de · wz.de