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The Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth Kwatsoe Sackey, has called for sustainable approaches to managing textile waste in Ghana.<\/p>\n
According to her, Accra struggles with second-hand clothing waste, while large volumes of discarded textiles end up in landfills due to limited resources for repurposing.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the opening of a five-day Circular Economy and Textile Exchange Workshop organised by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in collaboration with the Africa-Europe Mayors\u2019 Dialogue, the Mayor in a speech read by the director of AMA\u2019s Waste Management Department, Engineer Solomon Noi, underscored the importance of adopting circular economy models to transform waste into economic opportunity.<\/p>\n
The event brought together over 100 participants, including policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates from cities such as London, Durban, and Freetown to address the pressing challenges of textile waste in African cities.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we face this mounting challenge, partnerships with international cities can equip us with the necessary tools to sort, recycle, and upcycle textiles locally,\u201d Mayor Sackey stated.<\/p>\n
She pointed out that sustainable textile management could create jobs, particularly in Accra\u2019s informal sector, representing 80% of the city\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
Mayor Sackey was hopeful that with Accra at the forefront, the workshop\u2019s outcomes would lead to lasting collaborations and innovative policies, positioning the city as a leader in sustainable urban waste management across the region.<\/p>\n
The Communications and Production Specialist for the Africa-Europe Mayors\u2019 Dialogue, Kenji Maghoma, said the initiative will serve as a platform for African and European cities to collaborate on practical, innovative solutions to urban challenges.<\/p>\n
She added that this city-to-city dialogue, supported by ODI, focuses on waste management and circular economy practices that drive sustainable urban development.<\/p>\n
Founder of the Or Foundation, Liz Ricketts highlighted the critical role of Accra\u2019s Kantamanto Market, a major global hub for second-hand clothing.<\/p>\n
Ricketts described the market as \u2018overwhelmed\u2019 by approximately 15 million garments each week, placing immense strain on local resources.<\/p>\n
She stressed that aligning EPR fees with actual disposal costs would support local economies and help reduce environmental impacts.<\/p>\n
Circular Economy Advisor at ReLondon, Rachel Singer presented London\u2019s approach to sustainable textile practices, emphasising its commitment to a circular fashion economy.<\/p>\n
Ms. Singer noted that London\u2019s Environment Strategy aims to eliminate biodegradable and recyclable waste from landfills by 2026 and to increase recycling rates to 65% by 2030.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur mission is to transform London\u2019s relationship with textiles by promoting circular practices that benefit both the economy and the environment,\u201d Singer said, adding that ReLondon supports local authorities, SMEs, and citizens in making sustainable choices.<\/p>\n
A Daily Guide Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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