Circular economy can create jobs – Expert
The Venture Studio Lead Expert at the Circular Economy Office in Ho, Mr Richmond Quayson, has called on the youth to embrace the circular economy and develop innovative ideas that can turn waste into useful products while helping to eliminate waste in their communities. He said the youth were the future leaders of the country … The post Circular economy can create jobs – Expert appeared first on…
Richmond Quayson, the Venture Studio Lead Expert at the Circular Economy Office in Ho, has urged Ghana's youth to embrace the circular economy and create innovative solutions that turn waste into useful products, ultimately reducing waste in their communities. He emphasized that the youth must seize the opportunities that the circular economy presents to transform their lives and contribute to the nation's development.
Quayson made this call during a forum marking the 2026 International Youth Day celebration in Ho, which gathered young people to discuss the circular economy's role in business development, innovation, job creation, and environmental protection.
The Circular Economy Office, based at the Ho Technical University (HTU), is prepared to support young Ghanaians interested in waste prevention, business development, and the transformation of waste materials into valuable products. The office is willing to provide technical assistance to those with innovative ideas for creating businesses that can generate employment.
Quayson stated that the circular economy plays a crucial role in supporting enterprises across various sectors, including agriculture, textiles, and others, and that technical universities across the country must play a significant role in its success.
Desmond Anokye Ntim, the CEO of Deecom Nutrifood Limited, highlighted the importance of innovation and product development in the circular economy. He explained that his business focuses on adding value to agricultural products, particularly soybeans, by converting them into nutritious food items. Ntim emphasized that waste from soybean production could be repurposed into animal feed, as it is rich in protein and fiber.
He pointed out that the circular economy challenges the youth to think critically and develop products from materials that would otherwise be discarded as waste.
Ntim stressed that the circular economy encourages a shift away from the traditional "use and dispose of" model towards systems that promote waste reduction, material recovery, and regeneration, ultimately creating value from what would otherwise become waste. The forum was organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and sponsored by Global Affairs Canada, with the theme 'Youth Shaping Ghana’s Circular Economy: From Ideas to Action.'
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