Plastic waste entrepreneur Senam Lassey argues that Ghana's plastic challenge should be viewed as an economic opportunity rather than merely waste, calling for investment in collection systems and recycling infrastructure to unlock its value and create jobs.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Climate reporter Fasila Alhassan is calling for a nationwide shift away from single-use plastics, warning that Ghana's dependence on disposable packaging contributes to flooding and environmental degradation. She notes that plastic waste is a major feature of floodwaters in communities like Aboabo and urges a move toward reusable alternatives.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ocean conservation advocate Abdul Na-eem Muniru warned that plastic waste discarded on land enters marine ecosystems and eventually reaches humans through fish consumption, threatening food security and public health. He explained that plastics are washed into drains and rivers before reaching the ocean, where they affect marine life and biodiversity.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Environmental advocates argue that Ghana's floods stem primarily from human behaviour, poor waste management and weak environmental consciousness rather than rainfall alone. They contend that indiscriminate waste disposal, poor sanitation habits and dependence on single-use plastics have turned manageable rainfall events into annual disasters.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →