Unilever Ghana Plc, a company known for producing and marketing home care, personal care, and food products, has initiated a Plastic Waste Employee Drive aimed at clearing 10,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste from Ghana’s shores.
In collaboration with the Coastal Conservancy Organization and the Ghana Recycling Initiative by Private Enterprises, this effort aims to address the plastic waste issue.
The project began at Tema Community Three Beach, where community volunteers and Unilever Ghana staff collaborated to remove over four metric tonnes of plastic waste, including sachets and bottles, on a recent Thursday.
Mayank Kapoor, the Supply Chain Director at Unilever Ghana, who participated in the cleanup, shared that the company is dedicated to achieving the target of collecting 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable plastics by the year 2025, a goal that is already in progress.
Kapoor also highlighted that globally, 400 million metric tonnes of plastic are produced annually, with half of that being single-use plastic that ends up polluting oceans and harming marine life.
He stressed the importance of maintaining clean beaches, as this contributes to a flourishing marine ecosystem and safeguards the natural environment for generations to come.
Kapoor also urged the media to raise awareness about plastic pollution and prevention, particularly among children who represent the future leaders.
Justice Lionel Eshun, Chairman of the Coastal Conservancy Organisation, expressed satisfaction with the collaboration with Unilever to tackle plastic waste.
He noted that this joint effort would result in a cleaner environment and ensure unobstructed water flow in storm drains. Eshun appealed to the public to adopt responsible waste management practices.