Plastic waste management in Accra, Ghana

Abstract

Waste management is of importance not for developing countries but for the developed ones as well. A large amount of waste is generated daily in these countries and the question that is always posed is how these wastes could be best managed to help maintain a good environment and help humans to live in a healthy society. Many communities, towns and cities face this challenge and the Accra is no exception to this. Plastic waste appeared to pose a threat to the environment as it takes a longer period of time to decompose. Plastic waste also blocks drainages and chocking soil and soil animals. Of the various ways of plastic waste management recycling seem to be the most efficient and economical way of handling plastic waste as it doesn’t not demand so much expert skills and it´s less expensive too. Recycling is also a way of reclaiming resources and creating employment as well. The mechanical way of recycling plastics was elaborated in the thesis. The literature survey was gotten from textbooks and other sources. Data was collected by the researcher during his survey of the Accra township. The compiled information and suggestions are expected to be helpful for managing plastic waste in Accra, Ghana.