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EPA to intensify public education ahead of styrofoam ban, prioritises voluntary compliance
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says it will intensify nationwide public education and stakeholder engagement ahead of Ghana's planned ban on single-use styrofoam food packaging, with the aim of achieving voluntary compliance before the policy takes effect on January 1, 2027.
He urged Ghanaians to look beyond the immediate cost of environmentally friendly packaging and consider the long-term environmental and public health benefits of the transition.
According to him, the campaign will also highlight environmentally friendly packaging alternatives already available on the market while encouraging businesses to transition before the deadline.
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