Introduction
Eco Plastic Week Celebration is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness in schools, communities, and among the general public about the plastic crisis and the strategies that can be
employed to manage it. The theme for this year’s celebration was “EndPlastic Now”, signifying the urgent need for actions that will reduce or eliminate plastic pollution from our environment.
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Objectives
- To educate school children, market communities, and the general public on the effects of plastic waste.
- To promote innovative and practical solutions for plastic waste management.
- To foster behavioural change through awareness, community engagement, and artistic expression.
- To encourage environmental responsibility through clean-up activities and tree planting.
Line-up
The week-long celebration took place from 23rd to 29th June 2025.
Throughout the seven days of education and activism, the following activities were carried out:
- 23rd June – Launch and Webinar
- 24th June – School-Based Eco Education Session
- 25th June – Market Sensitisation and Roadshow
- 26th June – Plastic Art and Upcycling Exhibition
- 27th June – Youth Webinar: Solutions to Plastic Waste in Ghana
- 28th June – Tree Planting
- 29th June – Cleanup Exercise and Appreciation
