'Say It Loud that I Won't Litter'

'Say it loud that I won't litter'

John Dramani Mahama is Ghana’s president President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the need for collective efforts to protect the environment. Speaking at a ceremony to commemorate World Environment Day in Accra on June 5, 2025, he noted that personal responsibility plays a critical role in conserving the environment. “To every Ghanaian, I issue one […] The post ‘Say it loud that I won’t litter’ appeared first on Ghanamma.com.

10 African countries that have banned single-use plastic

As the world commemorates World Environment Day 2025 under the theme “Putting an End to Plastic Pollution”, Africa is emerging as a stronghold of environmental action. According to the World Economic Forum, an estimated 8 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into the oceans every year. At this rate, by 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the sea if urgent, coordinated action is not taken. In Ghana alone, approximately 840,000 tonnes o…

Government to ban importation of styrofoam for food packaging

By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Government of Ghana will soon place a nationwide ban on the importation and use of Styrofoam as a food packaging material, as part of efforts to combat environmental pollution. Speaking at a ceremony to mark World Environment Day, President Mahama described Styrofoam, commonly used in food containers, as one of the most harmful pollutants currently affecting the country. “One…

World Vision Kenya calls for collective action against plastic pollution on World Environment Day 2025

As the world commemorates World Environment Day 2025 under the theme “Putting an End to Plastic Pollution”, World Vision Kenya (WVK) joins the call for urgent and collective action to address the escalating plastic pollution crisis. This is not just an environmental concern, it is a threat to the health, safety, and future of our […] The post World Vision Kenya calls for collective action against plastic pollution on World Environment Day 2025 a…