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30/03/2026

30/03/2026

PET Strapping Now Available in Ghana

At Kasara Ventures, we are introducing high-quality PET strapping made from 100% recycled plastic bottles to the Ghanaian market.

PET straps are strong, durable, affordable and an excellent alternative to steel strapping for palletizing, carton bundling, and industrial packaging.

Ideal for:
• Beverage companies
• Food importers
• Warehouses & logistics
• Packaging companies

📦 Available sizes: 15mm | 16mm | 19mm

📍 Kumasi, Ghana

If your company uses strapping for packaging, feel free to connect or reach out on +233547272288 or [email protected]

02/02/2026

Just posted my latest article: The EU's Recycling Policy Shift: A Wake-Up Call for Ghana & Africa

By Q3 2026, Europe will tighten its recycling rules. This isn't just EU news—it's a direct economic and environmental alert for Ghana, which exports a huge volume of its plastic waste.

The Situation on the Ground is Critical:

· 🇬🇭 Ghana generates over 1 million tonnes of plastic waste yearly.
· 🏭 We have less than 3 major recycling plants for a population of 30+ million.
· 📉 The local market is struggling: low prices, rejection of colored bottles, and company closures are hurting the entire chain.
· 👷‍♂️ Thousands of informal waste pickers, the backbone of collection, face an unstable livelihood.

The EU's move exposes a dangerous dependency. We've been exporting a problem instead of building a local solution. This moment, while challenging, is our clearest signal yet: Africa must recycle Africa's plastics.

So, do we have what it takes? The answer is a developing "yes," but progress is urgent.

1. Technology is Not the Main Barrier.
The core mechanical recycling technology exists here. The real hurdles are scale, investment, and affordability of advanced solutions. The focus must shift to building local processing capacity.

2. Leaders Are Beginning to Act, But Speed is Key.
Ghana's National Plastics Management Policy and work on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are crucial steps. Initiatives like the Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) show a collaborative framework. We must accelerate these policies from paper to practice.

3. The Path Forward Demands a System-Wide Shift.
Building a resilient circular economy requires action from all of us:

· For Industry: Commit to designing for recycling and sourcing locally recycled content. Create the demand.
· For Investors & Innovators: Finance and adopt technology that improves sorting, processing, and creates new products from waste. Companies like Polytank Ghana (Rpet) show the way.
· For Policymakers: Fast-track EPR schemes to generate funds for infrastructure and provide incentives for using recycled materials.
· For All of Us: Recognize and formalize the informal sector. Waste pickers are essential green economy workers; their stability is our system's stability.

The closure of one market must open our eyes to the immense opportunity within our borders. Let's turn this challenge into our catalyst for building a sustainable, self-sufficient future where plastic waste is viewed not as trash for export, but as a valuable national resource.

What steps do you see as most critical for building Ghana's circular economy for plastics? Share your thoughts below.

07/01/2026

30/12/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, we want to share an honest reflection on our journey as a business operating in Ghana.

We started the year with clear plans to grow our production capacity, reinvesting every cedi earned back into the business. However, external economic shocks reshaped the year.

The sudden cedi–dollar appreciation significantly affected our sector, resulting in heavy losses driven purely by market forces. Shortly after, the local PET market declined sharply. An industry that once had over 12 active players became almost inactive, with many companies shutting down or exiting due to rising costs and falling material prices. The few buyers left offered rates that were unsustainable for producers.

To stay operational, we were forced to seek external financing for the first time. With interest rates as high as 72% per annum and limited access to credit, the pressure intensified. Even then, the funds approved were not enough, and operational demands—including the need for additional machinery—added further strain.

Despite everything, we are still standing. The challenges of 2025 have tested us, but they have also strengthened our resolve and sharpened our strategy.

We share this not for sympathy, but for transparency.

Entrepreneurship in emerging markets is not easy—but resilience keeps you in the game.

We want to say a very big thank you to Polytank Ghana RPET division for your partnership. We pray and hope 2026 smiles at us all

19/08/2025

Government Policies, Currency Shifts, and Their Impact on Businesses in Ghana

We were all happy when the Ghana cedi started appreciating against major currencies like the US dollar and the British pound. But little did we know the impact on businesses would become a huge blow across industries in the country.

From my discussions with fellow entrepreneurs in various sectors, one sad reality stands out: prices of materials have dropped drastically, in some cases by 40–50%. What may seem like good news on the surface has turned into a nightmare for many of us trying to build sustainable businesses.

Let me share the reality from my sector — the plastic (PET) bottles processing and recycling industry in Ghana.

From mid-2024, we began seeing real growth. More buyers, both local and international, were actively purchasing materials from us processors and recyclers. Prices grew steadily, rising by about 60–100% into July 2025. For the first time, we had over 200 suppliers delivering materials monthly, reducing our workload of sourcing while keeping the factory running efficiently.

Just as we had planned for growth in 2025, the storm of the cedi’s sharp appreciation against the dollar hit. The impact was devastating:
• Material prices collapsed from GHC 5,500–6,000 per ton down to GHC 2,500–3,500 per ton depending on location. In Kumasi, it’s now as low as GHC 2,300 per ton.
• That is a ~58% loss (from GHC 5,500 → GHC 2,300).
• Buyers exited the market — both local and international players — as their funds lost value due to the currency shock.
• One customer I know personally lost over GHC 35,000 in a single day while loading her container for export to Europe.
• Suppliers stopped bringing materials because prices dropped from GHC 4.00 per kilo to GHC 1.50–2.00 per kilo, forcing many collectors out of the system. Our supply base shrank from over 200 suppliers a month to less than 70.

For us in Kumasi, the story is even more painful. Between June and August 2025 alone, I lost over GHC 130,000–150,000.
We had already purchased raw materials at GHC 4,000 per ton, only to be forced to sell baled materials at GHC 2,300. (Over 40% loss) on every ton.
Our Accra Customer have even asked us to “move on for now” due to the unsustainable pricing.

So, are we going to stop this work because of the debts this business has brought to us or continue pushing forward in the sector despite the storm?

This is the question I am faced with, and it is one I’ll address in the continuation of my story, where I’ll share our next plans to survive and adapt.

Edmund Arthur Brown

19/10/2024

By recycling plastic materials, we prevent them from ending up in landfills or oceans, where they can harm wildlife and ecosystems. Recycling also reduces the need for new plastic production, which in turn lowers carbon emissions and energy consumption. Ultimately, plastic recycling supports a more sustainable future by promoting responsible waste management and helping to preserve the planet for future generations.
At Premier Waste, we add value by baling of producing flakes out of it whiles creating employment for the youth and aged. Join us to keep our environment clean and also save the plastic from climate change.

Thank you to everyone, institutions, agencies that have helped the business still now

26/08/2024

The issue of a clean environment is a matter of public health to us all. So at Premier Waste, we will keep doing our best to keep our water bodies and environment clean.

We will also keep working with our partners on these journeys to a more sustainable packaging via increased recycled content in their products.

Premier Waste will also devise solutions with our partners as they strive for a more sustainable, traceable and transparent source of PET materials in the country while simultaneously reducing their carbon footprint along the way.

GRIPE Polytank Ghana The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana Limited

What to learn more? Contact us 😊

04/07/2024

Concerns Regarding the Proposed 5% Excise Tax on Plastic Products Manufacturers in Ghana

I am writing this as a citizen and also a small plastic waste recycling business owner to share my thoughts and concerns about the Government of Ghana's proposal to introduce a 5% tax on plastic products manufacturers, given the current economic situation.

Impact on Consumers: Introducing a 5% tax on plastic products will undoubtedly lead to higher prices for consumers. In a country where almost 70% of our daily activities depend on plastic products—from drinking water, items and food packaging to household items like buckets, bowls, spoons and chairs—this tax will lead to prices increment of this items and this price increase will exacerbate the already rising cost of living. Many businesses will struggle to produce enough plastic products to meet market demand, and this will lead to potentially opening the door for foreign imports. This could result in an outflow of capital as foreign manufacturers benefit, further weakening our local economy.

Impact on the Plastic Recycling Industry: The plastic recycling industry is already under significant strain due to fluctuating material prices, delayed payments from customers, and the accumulation of unsold finished products. Additionally, conflicts along some towns on our borders have disrupted the flow of buyers from neighboring countries. The introduction of this tax could cripple many existing recycling companies, which are already struggling to break even. As someone who has been involved in this industry for a decade, I have witnessed numerous companies collapse over the past few years due to these challenges.
The proposed tax does not appear to address the underlying issues faced by both consumers and the recycling industry. Instead, it risks exacerbating current problems, leading to further economic instability and job losses in the recycling sector.

Conclusion: While the government seeks to raise revenue, it is crucial to consider the broader implications of such policies. I urge the government to engage with stakeholders in the plastic manufacturing and recycling industries to explore alternative solutions that support economic growth without placing undue burdens on consumers and businesses.

Thank you all for your attention to this matter. I look forward to further discussions to find a balanced approach that benefits all parties involved.

God bless our homeland Ghana and make it great and Strong.

Edmund Arthur Brown
Premier Waste Services
0547272288