The government is set to provide $7 million in grants to eight plastic recycling companies across the country to support their growth.
The Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology has stated that these companies, including Universal Plastic Products and Recycling Ghana (UPPR) Limited, part of the Jospong Group of Companies, will utilize the funds to enhance their capacity for collecting, recycling, and reusing plastic waste.
As part of the initiative to assess readiness for the funding, Sector Minister Murtala Mohammed recently toured several recycling companies in Accra, stating the importance of increasing support for businesses within the circular economy.
“We look forward to expanding this grant assistance to more entities that have the expertise to manage plastic waste. If we are only able to recycle 10%, what happens to the remaining 90%? They contribute to the environmental degradation and hazards we face,” he remarked.
Minister Mohammed also mentioned that a decision regarding the funding will be made after visiting various facilities.
He urged the beneficiary companies to create job opportunities once they receive the funding.
On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Minister visited four plastic waste recycling facilities, including UPPR, Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant Limited (IRECOP), Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) Maternal Recovery Facility, and Nelplast Ghana Limited.
