Plastic manufacturers oppose planned styrofoam ban, call for broader consultations

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• FunnyGhana 6 months ago

  This product must be banned. There are so many substitutes for this. This styrofoam is polluting the environment. Just because of a few workers you claim who have jobs the whole country must suffer the pollution and choking o ...
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  This product must be banned. There are so many substitutes for this. This styrofoam is polluting the environment. Just because of a few workers you claim who have jobs the whole country must suffer the pollution and choking of drains and flooding and the oceans should receive this mess. Stop defending such high polluting products. You are aware there is no recycling of this styrofoam and it is just bulky and light and get blown about and floats choking drains. It is banned in many countries so why not Ghana. We can live without it.

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• Jesus Is God 6 months ago

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  Jesus Christ loves you and wants to save you from sin and its consequences. He died on the cross for your sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. Believe in Him, accept His gift of forgiveness, and receive eternal life! (John 3:16)John

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• .mr amin 6 months ago

  The ban is long overdue

  The ban is long overdue

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• James Stringer 6 months ago

  The reasons below are why Styrofoam should be BANNED in Ghana in favor of a better alternative for food packaging and saving the environment.
  
  Here are some environmental facts about Styrofoam:
  
  • Non-Biodegradable: Sty ...
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  The reasons below are why Styrofoam should be BANNED in Ghana in favor of a better alternative for food packaging and saving the environment.
  
  Here are some environmental facts about Styrofoam:
  
  • Non-Biodegradable: Styrofoam can take up to a million years to decompose, leading to severe pollution issues in landfills and oceans.
  
  • Marine Pollution: Styrofoam is lightweight and easily carried by wind and water, contributing to marine plastic pollution. It breaks down into microplastics that are ingested by marine life.
  
  • Harmful to Wildlife: Styrofoam products can break apart into small pieces that can choke animals scavenging for food from landfills.
  
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The production of Styrofoam contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases, which accelerates climate change.
  
  • Toxic Materials: Styrofoam can release toxic materials into hot food and beverages, posing risks to human health.
  
  Cities and countries like - California, Seattle, Washington, Manila, Philippines, Toronto, Canada, Paris, France, Portland, Oregon, and Taiwan, have banned the commercial use of Styrofoam due to its negative effects on the environment.

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• Dan K 6 months ago

  Styrofoam, also known as expanded polystyrene (EPS), single-use are not typically recycled in the same way as other materials. Difficult to recycle.: Styrofoam is lightweight, bulky, and often contaminated with food or liquid ...
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  Styrofoam, also known as expanded polystyrene (EPS), single-use are not typically recycled in the same way as other materials. Difficult to recycle.: Styrofoam is lightweight, bulky, and often contaminated with food or liquid, making it challenging to recycle.Not economically viable. Recycling Styrofoam can be expensive, and the economic benefits may not outweigh the costs. Best is to ban such items to save the environment.

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• Martin Luther 6 months ago

  No need for any consultations the plastics are hurting us and you are saying what? Prepare to move away from its production to alternative ones the pose no health threats period.

  No need for any consultations the plastics are hurting us and you are saying what? Prepare to move away from its production to alternative ones the pose no health threats period.

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• ObuasiMan 6 months ago

  Why do we need "broader" consultations on banning styrofoam?

  Why do we need "broader" consultations on banning styrofoam?

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• JD 6 months ago

  ALL THAT THIS IDIOT THINKS ABOUT IS HIS POCKET AND STOMACH AND NOT THE GENERAL WELFARE OF GHANAIANS

  ALL THAT THIS IDIOT THINKS ABOUT IS HIS POCKET AND STOMACH AND NOT THE GENERAL WELFARE OF GHANAIANS

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