Let’s return to plantain leaves for food takeaway – EPA CEO on Styrofoam ban
The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has urged Ghanaians to embrace environmentally friendly food-packaging alternatives, including traditional plantain leaves, ahead of the nationwide ban on Styrofoam products scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Ghana has urged citizens and businesses to shift towards eco-friendly food packaging options, such as traditional plantain leaves, in anticipation of a complete ban on Styrofoam products set to commence on January 1, 2027. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement in Damongo, the EPA's CEO, Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, emphasized that early adoption of alternative materials would facilitate a smoother transition when the ban becomes effective.
The meeting, which included representatives from various sectors and organizations, highlighted the availability of biodegradable packaging, reusable containers, and other materials that can be recycled or decompose naturally. Prof. Klutse also stressed the importance of rediscovering traditional food-packaging practices, such as using plantain leaves, and encouraged businesses to explore affordable and sustainable alternatives.
The Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, expressed the region's commitment to enforcing the ban, warning that the production, importation, and distribution of prohibited Styrofoam products would be prohibited after the deadline. He noted that discarded containers contribute to pollution and flooding, and urged the public to actively participate in the campaign to ensure the success of the ban.
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