The Chief Executive Officer of Electro Ghana Limited, Nana Yaw Konadu, has emphasized that proper recycling of electronic materials is crucial in mitigating the effects of climate change and protecting the environment from hazardous metals.
According to Nana Konadu, used materials, particularly plastics from items like television sets, radios, computers, and car batteries, can generate income for households if collected and recycled properly. Speaking during a tour of Electro Ghana’s facilities in Accra with the Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger, the German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, and a team from the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), he highlighted the potential of recycling in contributing to the circular economy.
Nana Konadu, who is also the co-founder of Electro Ghana, urged Ghanaians to see used products made of metal, plastic, and other materials as valuable resources rather than waste.
“What people often refer to as waste can actually be resourceful materials, which, if handled properly, can contribute significantly to the growth of the circular economy,” he noted.
Electro Ghana currently receives substantial quantities of materials from various sources for recycling, which are then used to manufacture items such as televisions and copper wire.
Dr. Vincent Nartey Kyere of MESTI commended Electro Ghana’s efforts, stating that the company’s work aligns with the government’s policy on tackling e-waste.
He noted that the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act (Act 917) is aimed at addressing Ghana’s electronic waste challenges.
To support this effort, MESTI has established e-waste collection points across the country, including in Ashaiman, Agbogbloshie, Koforidua, and Tamale.
German Ambassador Daniel Krull praised Electro Ghana, calling it a “wonderful company” operating in a critical field of recycling and upcycling. He highlighted a growing global demand for recycled materials, citing a European Union directive requiring the automotive industry to incorporate a certain percentage of recycled materials in new cars by 2030.
Source:classfmonline.com