Eugene Amo-Asamoah, the winner of the Millennium Excellence Award in the Youth in Environment category, has urged all stakeholders to take deliberate actions to protect the country’s environment.
He noted that waste generation is closely linked to population growth, and as a result, the current per capita waste generation rate has increased over time.
“As such, we should deliberately and intentionally become responsible for the waste we generate individually by reducing it to the barest minimum,” he stated.
His call for action coincides with the World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5, 2025, with the theme “Putting an End to Plastic Pollution.”
Eugene, who also serves as the Business Development and Communications Manager at the Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant (KCARP), expressed the need for innovative approaches to environmental protection.
“Let’s be innovative in our quest to protecting our environment because it’s all we have. Let’s compost our organics or make them useful in other ways. Let’s reuse items that are reusable and recycle all recyclables to ensure a sustainable future for us all” he added.
Plastic waste pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges in Ghana today.
The country generates over 1 million metric tons of plastic waste annually, with only 2 to 5% being properly managed.
This staggering information, according to Mr. Amo-Asamoah goes to buttress the research which is suggestive of the fact that the quantity of plastics in water bodies would be three times the number of fishes by 2050 or earlier.
“Lets do something now before it’s too late.
If we can’t protect the environment, let’s not destroy it,” he appealed.
Eugene Amo-Asamoah was honored with the Youth in Environment Award at the prestigious Millennium Excellence Awards ceremony held on May 9, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace.
This event was organized by the Millennium Excellence Foundation, an NGO that recognizes and rewards outstanding achievements across various fields.
His Royal Majesty Otumfour Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene and Life Patron of the foundation, presented this esteemed award to Eugene in recognition of his leadership and efforts in environmental and climate sustainability.
Throughout his career, Eugene has made significant contributions to waste management and recycling, driving business growth and innovation within the industry.
He has implemented sustainable waste management projects in various communities, both nationally and internationally.
His leadership has included the development and execution of comprehensive waste management plans for numerous institutions and organizations, as well as providing technical support to government agencies and private sector firms.
