EPA launches nationwide campaign to prepare for Ghana's 2027 polystyrene ban

In Brief

• •The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is conducting a week-long public education campaign in five northern Ghanaian regions from October 26 to November 1, 2026, to prepare for the January 1, 2027, ban on polystyrene foam products.
• •The campaign targets consumers, manufacturers, distributors, and other stakeholders across the Northern, Upper East, Upper West, Savannah, and North East regions.
• •The EPA's Chief Executive Officer, Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, will lead the campaign, which includes mini-durbars, an inter-school environmental quiz, and a debate on the implications of the ban.
• •The campaign aims to deepen environmental awareness, encourage responsible consumption, and promote sustainable alternatives to polystyrene foam products.
• •The event will be broadcast live across major television channels and will feature public awareness floats in the five regional capitals.

Key Details

Implementation Date

January 1, 2027

Campaign Duration

October 26 to November 1, 2026

Regions Covered

Northern, Upper East, Upper West, Savannah, North East

Campaign Zones

Southern, Middle, Northern belts

Context & Background

The ban on polystyrene foam products is part of Ghana's efforts to address their environmental and health impacts. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has been working to promote sustainable alternatives and raise awareness about the dangers of polystyrene foam products.