The Keta Municipal Assembly’s newly launched “Sanitation Friday” campaign is expected to do more than just keep communities clean — it could significantly reduce plastic pollution and boost the local recycling economy, environmental officials have said.
At the launch of the initiative at the Municipal Hall, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that efficient use of the distributed waste bins could eliminate up to 32 million pieces of plastic waste from the environment every ten months, creating a steady stream of recyclable materials for local industries.
EPA Director Mr. Derrick Ashia Logo, said proper waste segregation has become essential to environmental protection and sustainable development.
“These plastics can be recycled into renewable resources that support the economy. But burning plastics is illegal — they must be properly collected,” he stressed.
Segregation as an Economic and Public Health Tool
The “Sanitation Friday” initiative, led by the Keta Municipal Assembly, aims to encourage residents and schools to separate waste at source, a move authorities say will reduce disease outbreaks and curb environmental degradation.
Municipal Chief Executive Mr. Wisdom Seade said the programme is a practical extension of the national sanitation agenda, urging schools and community members to commit fully.
He said a sanitation-oriented organisation had donated 81 litter bins to support the effort, all of which have been distributed to basic and senior high schools under the Ghana Education Service.
“Cleanliness is next to godliness. This programme involves all our schools, and we need everyone’s support to maintain a clean environment,” Mr. Seade added.
Teachers have been tasked with raising awareness among pupils and parents to ensure the bins are used correctly and consistently.
Community Members Welcome Initiative
Educators and students who participated in the launch described the project as timely and transformative.
Mr. Noble Dela Segbedor, a teacher at Hatorgodo Basic School, said he was excited about its impact.
“We are ready to serve as ambassadors of Sanitation Friday. This is a great step for our municipality,” he said.
Residents believe the joint effort by the Assembly, EPA and Waste Bins Ghana will not only help keep the municipality clean but also foster a culture of responsible waste disposal.
A Cleaner Keta in Sight
With plastic waste linked to flooding, pollution, and health risks, officials say the Sanitation Friday initiative provides a sustainable path forward.
By combining community involvement with structured waste segregation, the programme is expected to create cleaner surroundings, reduce disease risks and provide recyclers with raw materials — making environmental cleanliness both a public health and economic win.
