Mr Immanuel Nartey-Tokoli, the General Manager of Jekora Ventures Limited, has advised Ghanaians to properly segregate their waste at the point of generation to ensure proper sanitation management.
In a media interview ahead of the re-launch of the National Sanitation Day on May 3, Mr Nartey-Tokoli, who leads one of the top brands in waste segregation and management, emphasised the importance of solid waste segregation and called for increased awareness among the citizens.
He believed that proper waste management was the foundation for building a commercially viable recycling industry.
“Solid waste segregation at the source of generation is the pre-requisite to providing quality feedstock to engender the commercial viability of recycled products,” he added.
Mr Nartey-Tokoli explained that once high-quality feedstock was available, the circular economy would naturally take over, thus allowing consumers to access affordable, and value-for-money recycled products.
Highlighting the economic benefits, Mr Nartey-Tokoli noted that conventional haulage costs could be reduced by as much as 60%, while landfill costs could be reduced up to 80% due to the diversion of segregated waste.
Additionally, landfill lifespans could be extended more than four-fold as a result of proper waste management practices, he added.
Beyond cost savings, Mr Nartey-Tokoli pointed out that waste collection companies could also generate additional income by selling processed feedstock or secondary materials.
“Once segregated waste gains value, a new industry will be created, the circular economy,” he said, noting that it could lead to a major paradigm shift in the funding and sustainability of waste management systems in Ghana.
Source: GNA
