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Could your empty plastic bottles soon earn you money in Ghana?

The Environmental Protection Authority is exploring an incentive scheme to pay Ghanaians for returning used plastics.

Discover why the EPA is advocating for this unique tribute to a former minister's environmental legacy.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has proposed naming Ghana's upcoming plastics legislation after the late Minister for Environment

Discover why the EPA believes naming Ghana's new plastics law after a former minister would be a fitting tribute to his legacy.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has appealed to the government to name Ghana's proposed plastics legislation after the late Minister

Discover how Telecel Ghana's new Eco SIM aims to reduce plastic waste in the mobile technology sector without compromising user experience.

Telecel Ghana has launched its maiden Eco SIM, a biodegradable card made with 90 percent less plastic than conventional SIMs. This initiative

Mahama is calling for action, but what steps does he think world leaders should take to address rising health threats?

John Mahama addressed the One Health Summit 2026 in Lyon- calling for action to tackle rising health threats. He outlined steps for world leaders while warning of links between climate change, disease, and inequality.

President John Dramani Mahama has declared a mandatory two-day clean-up exercise across seven flood-affected regions to

President John Dramani Mahama has declared a mandatory two-day clean-up exercise across seven flood-affected regions to clear choked drains and

Ghana's takeaway industry is on the brink of a major transformation-find out how this will impact businesses and the environment.

Ghana is preparing to replace single-use styrofoam with kraft paper and biodegradable containers by 2027. This shift aims to reduce plastic

Ghana's persistent flooding and waste challenges are costing the nation millions-discover why a US-Ghana advocacy group is pushing for a new approach.

Re|Root Collaborative urges Ghana to prioritize proactive sanitation investment over reactive disaster spending to combat flooding and waste crises.

Discover how a new partnership is working to transform waste management in Ghana and why their proactive approach is crucial for public safety.

Re|Root Collaborative and the Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly are partnering to address waste management challenges in Ghana. This collaboration

Ghana's next water crisis may not be in its rivers, but an invisible threat beneath our feet-and it could be far more difficult to reverse.

While Ghana's fight against illegal mining has focused on visible river pollution, a quieter crisis may be unfolding underground. The long-term

Can UMaT's innovative e-Water Booths reduce single-use plastics and reshape water vending in Ghana?

UMaT is piloting e-Water Booths in Ghana- an eco-friendly initiative to tackle plastic pollution. This project aims to redesign water access and consumption, hinting at a system that is both environmentally and economically sustainable.

Two major water treatment plants are threatened by waste - what does this mean for water supply in the region?

Water treatment plants in the Ashanti Region are struggling with siltation and plastic pollution- threatening water supply to the Greater Kumasi metropolis. Officials warn that thousands of homes could face serious water shortages within the next two years if action isn't taken.

Why has Ghana Water Limited shut down a major treatment plant, and what does it mean for residents?

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has shut down the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant, impacting the Ho Municipality and surrounding Volta Region districts- a water crisis looms. The shutdown is due to environmental degradation, raising fears of recurring shortages if measures aren't taken.

Discover how a circular economy expert is connecting the ban on single-use plastics to Ghana's persistent flooding issues.

A circular economy expert has weighed in on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to ban single-use polystyrene food containers. This