President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to ban the importation and production of Styrofoam in Ghana, citing its significant contribution to environmental pollution.
The announcement was made on Thursday, June 5, during the launch of the 2025 national tree planting exercise, an initiative aimed at restoring the country's forest cover and mitigating the impact of climate change.
Describing Styrofoam as one of the most harmful pollutants, particularly due to its widespread use in food packaging, the President stressed the urgent need for alternative materials.
He added that manufacturers and importers of Styrofoam should prepare for the impending policy change, as the Ministry of Environment will soon take steps to formally ban both the import and local production of the material.
