The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has warned that individuals and businesses that continue to use banned Styrofoam products in Ghana from January 1, 2027, will face legal action.
The warning comes as the EPA intensifies public education on the ban, with its latest awareness campaign taking place on the streets of Tamale.
EPA Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, said the exercise was intended to ensure that Ghanaians understand the scope of the ban and comply before enforcement begins.
She explained that the ban covers several Styrofoam products, including takeaway food containers, ceiling materials, and packaging for boots and mattresses, with particular attention to food containers.
According to her, the EPA is educating the public on the potential health risks and environmental effects associated with these products to encourage compliance.
Prof. Browne Klutse said the campaign had already been conducted in other regions, with Tamale being the latest destination. The exercise involves using placards and engaging the public in streets and communities to spread information about the ban.
She noted that the initiative seeks to reach residents, students, traders and other members of the public, ensuring that the message reaches people in their homes, shops and workplaces.
The ban was announced by President John Dramani Mahama in 2025, and the EPA is now leading public education efforts ahead of its implementation.
Prof. Browne Klutse urged Ghanaians to take the directive seriously and make the necessary adjustments before the deadline.
She stressed that enforcement would begin on January 1, 2027, warning that those who continue to use the prohibited products after that date would be dealt with according to the law.
