Styrofoam Ban: EPA launches second public awareness campaign in Kumasi
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has taken its public awareness campaign on Ghana’s impending ban on polystyrene products to Kumasi, as the country moves closer to the January 2027 implementation of the policy.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has launched its second public awareness campaign in Kumasi as Ghana prepares to ban polystyrene products from January 2027. The campaign aims to educate the public on the reasons behind the ban, the environmental impacts of polystyrene, available alternatives, and what businesses, consumers, and manufacturers need to do to prepare for the implementation.
The Kumasi effort, led by EPA CEO Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse, follows a national campaign in Accra and is focused on the middle belt of the country. The campaign includes a roadshow through the city's main streets, a mini durbar at Kejetia Market, and media outreach to raise awareness and address misconceptions about the ban. The EPA emphasizes that public education is essential for a smooth transition and minimizing disruption to businesses reliant on polystyrene packaging.
The campaign is part of a larger effort to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives, with the Authority urging stakeholders to start preparing for the ban.
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