Government to Support Recycling Businesses with $7 Million Grant——-Mr Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology says the government is set to provide a $7 million grant to some selected recycling facilities to enhance their capacities.
He said the companies, including Universal Plastic Products and Recycling Ghana (UPPR) Limited under the Jospong Group of Companies, will use the funds to support their capabilities in collecting plastic waste for recycling, and reuse.
The Minister, touring some recycling companies in Accra to assess their preparedness for the funding, underscored the importance of increasing support for businesses within the recycling sector.
“We are looking forward to expanding this grant assistance to more entities with the expertise to manage plastic waste. If we are only able to recycle 10%, what happens to the remaining 90%? They contribute to the environmental degradation and hazards we face,” he said.
Mr Mohammed called on the beneficiary companies to create job opportunities once they receive the funding.
On March 3rd, the Minister visited four plastic waste recycling sites including UPPR, Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant Limited (IRECOP), Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) Maternal Recovery Facility, and Nelplast Ghana Limited.
However, in recent times, the need for recycling has surged due to environmental factors, as plastics have become a nuisance to humanity in as much as it is important to rely on for several reasons.
