Cenpower clears 600 tonnes of waste from Sega Beach
Cenpower Generation Ltd says it removed 600 tonnes of waste from Sega Beach during the fourth edition of its annual KIPP Clean Project, highlighting the scale of shoreline pollution.
Cenpower Generation Ltd successfully removed 600 tonnes of waste from Sega Beach during the fourth edition of their annual KIPP Clean Project. This project, launched in September 2023, aims to tackle coastal pollution, protect marine ecosystems, and promote responsible waste disposal. The event involved employees, Kpone residents, the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly, and waste management partners.
The initiative is a collective effort beyond individual businesses' operations, as emphasized by Cenpower's Chief Executive, Theophilus Sackey. He highlighted the importance of protecting the environment through public participation and warned of the potential for waste dumped into the ocean to return and pollute beaches. Freeman George, the Director of Environmental Services at the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly, commended Cenpower for its continuous initiative and urged all stakeholders to help maintain cleanliness.
The community welcomed the project and called for continued collaboration to prevent waste accumulation. Cenpower's Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs, Elizabeth Akin-Taylor, also emphasized the need for greater community involvement in coastal protection, stating that the project's value lies in promoting responsible environmental practices and strengthening cooperation among stakeholders.
This initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14, focusing on conserving oceans, seas, and marine resources.
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