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Project Title:
Plastic to Value: Institutional and School-Based Plastic Waste Segregation Initiative
Prepared By:
Francis De-Souza
National Service Personnel
Host Institution:
Environmental Protection Authority Ghana
Project Location:
Selected institutions around the EPA environment and public schools within selected districts in
Accra.
Project Duration:
3 Months
Year:
2026
2. Executive Summary
Plastic pollution has become one of the most visible environmental challenges in urban areas of
Ghana. Institutions and schools generate significant quantities of plastic waste including sachet
water bags, plastic bottles, and food packaging. However, the lack of proper waste segregation
systems results in most plastics being disposed of together with other waste, reducing
opportunities for recycling and contributing to environmental pollution.
The Plastic to Value Initiative seeks to promote responsible plastic waste management through
institutional plastic segregation and environmental education in selected schools. The project will
engage five institutions located around the Environmental Protection Authourity Ghana and
conduct environmental education outreach in fifteen public schools across selected districts in
Accra.
Key activities will include installing plastic segregation bins in institutions, organizing staff
sensitization sessions, conducting environmental education programs in schools, and engaging
the media to promote responsible plastic waste disposal practices. Additionally, twenty branded
T-shirts will be produced for National Service personnel implementing the project to improve
visibility during outreach activities.
By combining institutional engagement, youth education, and media awareness, the initiative
aims to promote responsible plastic waste disposal behavior, increase environmental awareness
among students, and establish a practical model for plastic waste segregation that can be
replicated in other institutions.
3. Objectives
The objectives of the project are to:
1. Promote plastic waste segregation within selected institutions.
2. Increase awareness of plastic pollution and responsible waste disposal practices.
3. Educate students on environmental protection and sustainable waste management.
4. Encourage behavior change toward proper plastic waste disposal.
5. Support the development of a replicable model for institutional plastic waste
management.
4. Project Justification
Plastic waste continues to pose a major environmental challenge in many urban areas. Improper
disposal of plastic waste contributes to environmental pollution, blocked drainage systems, and
increased waste management costs.
Institutions and schools generate large volumes of plastic waste daily. However, the absence of
proper waste segregation systems often prevents plastics from being recovered for recycling.
Introducing segregation systems at the institutional level and educating students on responsible
waste disposal will help reduce plastic pollution and encourage environmentally responsible
behavior. As the national environmental regulatory body, the Environmental Protection
Authority Ghana has an important role in promoting sustainable waste management practices.
Implementing this initiative within institutions located around the EPA environment presents an
opportunity to demonstrate leadership in environmental protection while empowering young
people to contribute to environmental sustainability.
5. Methodology / Activities
The project will be implemented through the following activities:
Stakeholder Engagement
Meetings will be held with management of selected institutions and school authorities to
introduce the project and secure participation.
Installation of Plastic Segregation Bins
Plastic-only waste bins will be installed at strategic points within participating institutions to
promote segregation at source.
Institutional Sensitization Sessions
Educational sessions will be organized for staff members to increase awareness about plastic
pollution and proper waste disposal practices.
School Environmental Education
Environmental awareness sessions will be conducted in selected schools to educate students
about plastic pollution and recycling.
Eco-Champion Program
Students who demonstrate environmental leadership will be selected as Eco-Champions to
promote environmental responsibility within their schools.
Media Engagement
Radio discussions and media platforms will be used to increase public awareness about plastic
pollution and responsible waste management.
Project Branding and Visibility
Twenty branded T-shirts will be provided for National Service personnel implementing the
project.
Monitoring and Documentation
Data will be collected throughout the project to track participation, activities, and project
outcomes.
6. Target Group / Beneficiaries
The project will benefit the following groups:
Institutional Staff
Staff members within the five participating institutions will benefit from improved waste
segregation systems and environmental awareness.
Students and Teachers
Students and teachers in fifteen public schools will receive environmental education and
participate in awareness activities.
National Service Personnel
Service personnel involved in the project will gain experience in environmental education and
project implementation.
The General Public
Media engagement activities will raise awareness among the wider public.
7. Expected Results / Outcomes
The project is expected to achieve the following outcomes:
Increased plastic waste segregation within participating institutions
Improved environmental awareness among students and teachers
Increased knowledge of plastic pollution and recycling practices
Greater youth participation in environmental protection activities
Establishment of a model for institutional plastic waste segregation
8. Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and evaluation will be conducted throughout the project implementation to assess
progress and effectiveness.
Key monitoring activities will include:
Tracking the number of bins installed in institutions
Recording the number of sensitization sessions conducted
Monitoring participation in school outreach activities
Tracking the number of students reached through environmental education
Collecting feedback from participating institutions and schools
A final project report will be prepared summarizing achievements, lessons learned, and
recommendations.
9. Project Workplan
Phase Activity Timeline
Phase 1 Stakeholder engagement with institutions and schools Week 1–2
Phase 2 Baseline assessment of plastic waste practices Week 3
Phase 3 Procurement of project materials Week 4
Phase 4 Installation of plastic segregation bins Week 5
Phase 5 Institutional sensitization sessions Week 6
Phase 6 School environmental education outreach Week 7–10
Phase 7 Media engagement activities Week 10–11
Phase 8 Monitoring and documentation Week 11–12
Phase 9 Final evaluation and report preparation Week 12
10. Project Budget
Unit Cost Total Cost
Item Description Quantity
(GHS) (GHS)
Plastic bins for
Plastic Segregation Bins 15 350 5,250
institutions
Labels for segregation
Bin Labels/Stickers 15 20 300
bins
Educational Posters Awareness posters 50 15 750
Awareness materials for
School Educational Flyers 1,500 1.50 2,250
students
Guides for outreach
School Sensitization Materials 300 3 900
programs
Unit Cost Total Cost
Item Description Quantity
(GHS) (GHS)
Eco-Champion Recognition items for
60 20 1,200
Certificates/Badges students
Project Banners Awareness banners 6 150 900
Shirts for service
Branded T-Shirts 20 60 1,200
personnel
Transportation – Institutional
Travel for engagement 5 150 750
Visits
Transportation – School
Travel for outreach visits 15 150 2,250
Outreach
Refreshments – Institutional
Refreshments for sessions 5 250 1,250
Sessions
Refreshments – School Refreshments for
15 120 1,800
Outreach outreach teams
Radio or online
Media Engagement 2 600 1,200
discussions
Documentation & Reporting Printing and reporting 1 800 800
Contingency (10%) Unforeseen expenses — — 2,060
Total Estimated Budget: GHS 22,660
11. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Indicator Target
Institutions participating 5 institutions
Plastic bins installed 15 bins
Schools reached 15 schools
Students reached At least 1,000 students
Institutional sensitization sessions 5 sessions
Indicator Target
School outreach programs 15 programs
Eco-Champions selected 60 students
Media engagements conducted 2
Branded T-shirts produced 20
12. Conclusion
The Plastic to Value Initiative seeks to promote responsible plastic waste management through
institutional engagement, environmental education, and public awareness. By introducing plastic
waste segregation systems in institutions and educating students across selected districts, the
project will contribute to improved waste management practices and environmental awareness.
With support from the Environmental Protection Agency Ghana, the initiative has the
potential to serve as a model for promoting sustainable plastic waste management practices
within institutions and schools across Ghana.