Green Advocacy Ghana (GreenAd)

Yesterday, Thursday, October 31, 2024, the next session on covering additional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for e-waste center operations, under the implementation of the Hazardous and Electronic Wastes Control and Management Act, 2016 (Act 917) and the Hazardous, Electronic, and Other Wastes (Classification), Control and Management Regulations, 2016 (LI 2250), was held at GreenAd's E-waste Receiving Centre in Agbogbloshie, Accra. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with GIZ, has developed nine (9) SOPs for specific electrical and electronic equipment within the e-waste sector. To test the SOPs' efficiency, particularly at e-waste handing-over and receiving centers, the team visited our receiving center at Agbogbloshie. Our project manager, Bennett Samuel Akuffo, led the group through the processes of collection, sorting, and other operations. Representatives from EPA, GIZ, the National Handing Over Centre (HOC), Caritas, and Eco Solutions were in attendance. #EwasteManagement #Ghana #Sustainability #GreenAd #EPAGhana #GizGhana #Caritas #EcoSolutions #SOP

As part of the implemention of the Hazardous and Electronic Wastes Control and Management Act, 2016 (Act 917), and the Hazardous, Electronic and Other Wastes (Classification), Control and Management Regulations, 2016 (LI 2250), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with GIZ, has developed nine (9) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for specific electrical and electronic equipment in the e-waste sector. Today, October 29, 2024, GreenAd participated in a test of these draft SOPs at Mago Motors, Accra. Representing GreenAd were our Project Manager Bennett Samuel Akuffo and the Payment Incentive Officer Seth Agyekum. The team contributed valuable insights on procedures for plastic shredding and sorting operations, helping to identify areas for improvement and ensure these guidelines are robust and effective. These SOPs aim to standardize processes across Ghana's e-waste dismantling industry, fostering safer and more efficient practices. The next session, covering additional SOPs for e-waste center operations, is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024. Stay tuned for updates. #EwasteManagement #Ghana #Sustainability #GreenAd #EPAGhana #GizGhana

GreenAd Participates in GIZ E-Waste and Scrap Dealers Workshop The GreenAd team was invited to the annual GIZ 2-Day E-Waste and Scrap Dealers Workshop, held on Monday and Tuesday, October 21 & 22, 2024. The event, which was hosted by GIZ Ghana in Accra, Ghana, focused on addressing current challenges and exploring new opportunities within the e-waste landscape. As the first e-waste collection center in Ghana, GreenAd was invited to share its pioneering experiences, particularly in the collection of four e-waste fractions. Our Project Manager, Bennett Akuffo, and Programs Manager, Daniel Owiredu, represented the team at the workshop. During his presentation, Bennett Samuel Akuffo provided an insightful overview of GreenAd’s e-waste journey, its active involvement in improving e-waste management, and the operations of the first E-Waste Collection Centre in Ghana. He also addressed the specific e-waste fractions collected, the challenges faced in the field, and GreenAd’s plans to transform the Agbogbloshie Recycling Centre into a modern e-waste village. “In 2013, the Agbogbloshie Recycling Centre (ARC) Project Phase I was established in direct response to Agbogbloshie’s international exposure as a highly polluted area,” Bennett stated, emphasizing the need for continued innovation and improvement in e-waste management practices. #Ewaste #GreenAd #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #GIZ #ScrapDealers #Environment #Sdgs #Agbogbloshie

Update: Focus Group Discussion with GASDA On Friday, October 18, 2024, the team, led by GreenAd, held a focus group discussion with over 40 members of the Greater Accra Scrap Dealers Association (GASDA). The session aimed to understand their operations, working conditions, challenges, and explore possible interventions to improve their circumstances within the e-waste sector. GASDA members provided valuable insights into their daily operations, highlighted the challenges they face, and expressed areas where they require support. #GreenAd #SustainableFuture #Fairphone #Argo360 #GASDA #CircularEconomy #GreenGhana #RecycleResponsibly

#Update! Delegates from Fairphones and Argo360 visit Ghana for E-waste project. Since Tuesday, Lisa and Mimoun have been conducting extensive stakeholder engagements to deepen their understanding of Ghana’s e-waste sector. Their focus is on the income levels, working conditions, and social well-being of key players in the e-waste value chain, particularly handlers and collectors. To gather comprehensive data, Lisa, Mimoun, and the GreenAd team have met with the E-waste Fund and GIZ to gain insights into sector dynamics and related interventions. On Wednesday, the team visited the National E-waste Handling Over Center to learn more about the processes involved in e-waste collection and management at the national level. They also continued their engagement with Electro Recycling Ghana, a key player making significant contributions to the sector. On Thursday, they engaged with representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) - PIU, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency. #GreenAd #SustainableFuture #Fairphone #Argo360 #CircularEconomy #MESTI #EPA #GreenGhana #RecycleResponsibly

Yesterday, Lisa and Mimoun, delegates from Fairphones and Argo360, together with GreenAd’s Project Manager Bennett and Programs Manager Daniel, continued their visit to Argo360’s Ghana office to gain insights into their operations. Argo360 is a social IT service provider that links IT reuse and recycling with socially responsible entrepreneurship. The team then visited the bustling ‘Tip Toe Lane’ at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, a hub for phone, laptop, and accessory sales and repairs. Here, they observed various services, including the dismantling of old devices like phones and laptops. Their day concluded with a brief meeting at Agbogbloshie with the executives of the Greater Accra Scrap Dealers Association (GASDA). Discussions focused on how the e-waste partnership project would benefit GASDA members, especially those at the bottom of the value chain. The delegation will be meeting other key stakeholders in the e-waste management sector today. Stay tuned for more updates. GreenAd remains committed to promoting and enhancing the sustainability of Ghana’s environment. #GreenAd #SustainableFuture #Fairphone #Argo360 #GASDA #CircularEconomy #GreenGhana #RecycleResponsibly

Celebrating International E-Waste Day with Our Partners ♻️ Today, on International E-Waste Day, GreenAd is excited to host representatives from Fairphone and Argo360, our valued partners in the e-waste project. Their working visit aligns perfectly with our mission to drive sustainable e-waste management in Ghana. This collaboration, alongside the Greater Accra Scrap Dealers Association (GASDA) and funded by RVO, underscores our commitment to tackling e-waste and fostering a greener future. Together, we’re building a cleaner, more sustainable world—one electronic at a time! #EwasteDay2024 #GreenAd #SustainableFuture #Fairphone #Argo360 #GASDA #CircularEconomy #GreenGhana #RecycleResponsibly

Delegates from Fairphone and Argo360 Visit Ghana for E-Waste Project Lisa Minere and Mimoun, delegates from Fairphone and Argo360, are currently on a working visit to Ghana as part of the ongoing e-waste partnership project involving Fairphone, GreenAd, Argo360, and the Greater Accra Scrap Dealers Association (GASDA), with funding from RVO. This morning, they met with the Executive Director of GreenAd, Mr. Yaw Amoyaw-Osei, and the GreenAd team at our office. Their visit will continue with engagements with other project partners and stakeholders. Stay tuned for further updates as their visit progresses! #ewaste #recycling #environment #sustainability #climate #sdgs

As part of the Integrated Development Partnership Project (iDPP) on technical solutions for the treatment and disposal of e-waste, launched by the GIZ Ghana E-Waste Programme, our Project Manager, Bennett, and Project Officer, Kwakye, along with a team of e-waste sector stakeholders from Ghana, participated in an e-waste study tour to Switzerland, organized by GIZ Ghana. The study tour, which took place from September 22 to September 28, 2024, aimed to facilitate knowledge transfer and strengthen cooperation between the e-waste sectors in Ghana and Switzerland. The delegation had the unique opportunity to visit several leading e-waste and plastic recycling companies, including Rippstein Transport AG, Gad Plus AG, Altola AG, edi Entsorgungsdienste AG, and the KATZ Plastic Research and Training Center. They also toured FabLab, a practical laboratory at the Luzern School of Engineering and Architecture, and InnoPlastics AG. This exchange of expertise will be instrumental in furthering innovative approaches to e-waste management in Ghana, contributing to a more sustainable future. #iDDP #ewasterecycling #thermoplastic #recycling #sustainability #environment #climate #Giz #volutio

Did you know that workplace stress in the U.S. is linked to over 120,000 deaths each year? It’s a staggering number, but one that reminds us just how important it is to find a healthy balance between our work and personal lives. Tomorrow, we have an incredible opportunity to learn how to do just that. Join us as Dr. Edith Clarke shares her insights in a talk titled Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle: Balancing Office and Personal Well-Being. In just 45 minutes, she’ll dive into practical strategies to help us all lead healthier, more balanced lives. Scan the code to join us tomorrow – we can't wait to see you there! #healthylifestyle #wellbeing #health #CEHRT #20years #anniversary #sustainability Kojofori Amoyaw-Osei Kwabena Kwakye Mamphey Barikisu Nasiru Zawi Benjamin Gyawu Sylvester Sackey Batsa Mavis Tetteh Louisa Ofori-Nyarko Susanna Asare Kobina Otu Okyne Doris Anibok-Arhin Yaw Amoyaw-Osei Bennett Samuel Akuffo Samuel Adjapong