20th July 2023 2:50:31 PM
1 min readThe Sector Minister of the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, has announced that it outfit is currently developing a legal framework to hold companies accountable for the plastic waste generated during the manufacturing and distribution of their products.
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This initiative aims to tackle the pressing issue of plastic pollution and its impact on the environment.
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During a press conference in Accra, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie shared insights into the ministry's plans to address the plastic pollution menace.
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He emphasized the importance of this mechanism to encourage responsible practices among companies.
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Furthermore, the Sector Minister highlighted that Parliament has already approved the national space policy, which is expected to play a vital role in enhancing the country's socio-economic growth.
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“I am pleased to announce that the national space policy has been approved by cabinet and this policy serves as a framework for utilising space science and technology to drive our national development,” he stated.
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