Government has announced plans to provide US$7million in grants to eight plastic recycling companies across the country.

The funding, aimed at supporting the growth of these businesses, will be used to enhance their capacity to collect, recycle, and reuse plastic waste.

According to the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology, the grant’s recipients include Universal Plastic Products and Recycling Ghana (UPPR) Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies.

Sector Minister Murtala Mohammed emphasised the importance of increasing support for businesses within the circular economy during a recent tour of recycling companies in Accra.

"We are looking forward to expanding this grant assistance to more entities with the expertise to manage plastic waste," he said.

Mohammed highlighted the urgent need for effective plastic waste management, noting only 10% of plastic waste was currently being recycled.

"If we are only able to recycle 10%, what happens to the remaining 90%? They contribute to the environmental degradation and hazards we face," he warned.

The government's initiative is expected to boost the country's recycling efforts, promoting a more circular economy and reducing the environmental impacts of plastic waste.

Murtala Mohammed called on the beneficiary companies to create job opportunities once they received the funding.

On Monday, March 3, 2025, he visited four plastic waste recycling facilities, including UPPR, Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant Limited (IRECOP), Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), Maternal Recovery Facility, and Nelplast Ghana Limited.