President of the Plastic Manufacturers Association of Ghana, Ebbo Botwe, has called for proper consultation before implementing a nationwide ban on the importation and production of Styrofoam.

His comments come in response to President John Dramani Mahama's recent declaration that Ghana would move to eliminate the material due to its environmental harm.

In a conversation with Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, June 5, Mr.

Botwe sought to correct public misconceptions about Styrofoam, explaining that it's not as plastic-heavy as most people believe. "Let me try to clear up some misconceptions.