In a decisive move to tackle environmental pollution, President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to ban the importation and production of Styrofoam in Ghana. The announcement came during the launch of the 2025 national tree planting exercise on June 5, underscoring the government’s commitment to sustainable environmental practices and climate change mitigation.
Highlighting the detrimental impact of Styrofoam—widely used in food packaging and notorious for its environmental harm—President Mahama urged manufacturers and importers to prepare for an imminent policy shift. The Ministry of Environment is set to formalize the ban, signaling a major step toward reducing plastic waste in the country.
“This whitish packaging that you find your food in is one of the biggest polluters. Once discarded, it clogs our environment,” the President said. “We must transition to eco-friendly alternatives such as paper packaging or aluminum foil.”
This policy aligns with Ghana’s broader environmental goals, aiming to minimize plastic pollution while encouraging sustainable consumption and production patterns nationwide. The government’s upcoming regulatory measures will mark a turning point in Ghana’s fight against plastic pollution and environmental degradation.
