President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will soon begin manufacturing student furniture for schools in the country using recycled plastics.
In addition to plastics, metals will also be incorporated into the production process.
This initiative aims to eliminate the use of wood in school furniture manufacturing as part of a broader effort to protect Ghana’s environment by reducing tree cutting.
During the World Environment Day celebrations in Kwabenya, Accra, the President explained that this move seeks to preserve the country’s trees and promote the use of sustainable materials, such as recycled plastic and metal.
“We cannot simultaneously plant trees and cut them down,” President Mahama stated. “To reduce tree cutting, I intend to issue a directive to prohibit the use of wood for school furniture. We will soon pass this directive, ensuring that school furniture is no longer made of wood, allowing us to stop the destruction of our forests. We will instead utilise recycled plastic or metal for furniture.”
