Ghana Moves to Phase Out Styrofoam: EPA Explains Health Risks & Alternatives | Ghana News
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The Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency (Ghana)) says Ghana is actively working toward phasing out styrofoam due to its environmental and health risks.
Acting Director of Sustainability and Circular Economy, Larry Kotoe, explained that Ghana already has practical alternatives such as paper-based packaging and reusable containers, which are more environmentally friendly.
He warned that burning styrofoam releases toxic fumes, while its disposal contributes significantly to air and land pollution.
Director of Human Settlement at the EPA, Hope Smith Lomotey, noted that styrofoam pollution has become a serious public health and environmental concern, not just a precautionary issue.
He added that styrofoam does not biodegrade but breaks into microplastics that enter the food chain and persist in the environment for decades, affecting rivers, drains, and marine life.
The EPA says extensive public education has been carried out across schools, markets, manufacturers, and hospitality operators, with a transition period running up to January 2027 to allow full adaptation.
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