In a joint effort to mark World Environment Day 2025, the Presec Staff Cluster of Schools in Accra, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Groupe Nduom have launched a community-focused campaign to educate the public on sorting plastic waste from household refuse.
The initiative, which aligns with this year’s global theme, “Ending Global Plastic Pollution”, brought together pupils, teachers, and environmental advocates to raise awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution and the importance of responsible waste management.
Key activities included the donation of a designated plastic waste receptacle to the school, a cleanup exercise at a dumpsite within the school compound, and interactive educational sessions for pupils.
These sessions highlighted the impact of plastic pollution on public health and the environment, emphasizing issues such as blocked drains, flooding, and diseases like malaria and cholera caused by poor waste disposal practices.
Dr Nana Kweku Nduom, President of Groupe Nduom Ghana, led the team and encouraged pupils to adopt recycling habits and promote cleanliness within their communities.
He also rewarded students who actively participated in the discussions, reinforcing the message of environmental responsibility.
Speaking at the event, Moses Aryee, Principal Programme Officer at the EPA, stressed the urgency of addressing single-use plastics, which he said continue to pose serious threats to the environment.
He called on individuals, schools, and organizations to play active roles in reducing plastic waste.
Madam Jane Naki Tetteh-Aonwie, President of Women in Engineering (Ghana Institution of Engineering), also commended the collaboration, describing it as a step in the right direction toward tackling the plastic waste menace through education and community involvement.
The campaign aims to leverage the large student population at the Presec Staff Cluster of Schools to influence behavioural change at the household level.
Students were also introduced to local recycling companies in Accra offering buy-back schemes for used plastic bottles and sachets, helping to reinforce the concept of plastic as a reusable resource rather than waste.
The event forms part of broader efforts to promote the principles of reducing, reusing, separating, and recycling plastic waste, with calls for the public to adopt more sustainable alternatives like cloth or jute shopping bags.
