AppCyclers, a homegrown social enterprise, has launched the Northern Ghana Plastic Waste Reboot Initiative, aiming to address plastic pollution while fostering sustainable livelihoods in the region. This initiative is poised to revolutionise plastic waste collection and recycling throughout Northern Ghana.
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Tackling Plastic Pollution with Innovation – AppCyclers
The project is supported by TRANSFORM, a global impact accelerator backed by Unilever, the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, and EY. It is designed to introduce a scalable, technology-driven model that emphasises environmental sustainability and empowers women and marginalised waste workers in the area.
Circular Economy for a Greener Future
Mr. Agudor Agabas, CEO of AppCyclers, highlighted the initiative’s focus on a circular economy. “Through the Northern Ghana Plastic Waste Reboot Initiative, AppCyclers is pioneering a model where plastic waste is diverted from landfills and processed into reusable raw materials like flakes and pellets. These materials are then sold to local manufacturers, transforming waste into new products and value,” he said. This approach is central to reducing plastic pollution and creating new economic opportunities.
Key Objectives of the Initiative
The initiative will focus on three primary goals:
- Waste Reduction: Over 1,800 tonnes of plastic waste will be diverted from landfills, resulting in a significant reduction in environmental pollution.
- Empowering Women and Marginalised Workers: The project will empower 100 female informal waste workers by providing them with training, protective gear, and economic opportunities to improve their working conditions and livelihoods.
- Enhancing Transparency: A digital platform will be deployed to improve traceability and transparency in waste collection efforts, ensuring that the recycling process is both efficient and accountable.
Conclusion
AppCyclers’ Northern Ghana Plastic Waste Reboot Initiative is set to make a significant impact on both the environment and the local economy. By leveraging technology and empowering marginalised groups, the initiative offers a sustainable solution to plastic waste while creating valuable opportunities for women and workers in the waste management sector.
