Mckingtorch Africa

Initiated by The Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for the Africa Region in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Mckingtorch Africa carried out its mission of promoting sustainable shopping practices during the course of the second and third days of the pilot project. We were stationed at […]

Mckingtorch Africa has started a ground-breaking programme to address plastic waste pollution and promote sustainable shopping practices in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, as well as The Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for the Africa Region. Selected to manufacture two thousand reusable bags, Mckingtorch Africa has

Something to lighten up the mood. The plastic waste bottles Christmas Trees will go up a bit early this year. This is the time to reach out about it. From 9 feet tall to 20 feet tall trees with community engagement and mobilization around the fabrication, lighting and installation. For schools, private organizations, municipal assemblies,

The Botany Department of the University of Ghana, Legon, has proudly built two famous McKingtorch Africa lovers’ benches as a progressive move towards environmental consciousness and sustainable living. The fact that these benches are made completely of 100% recycled plastic debris that was collected from Accra’s streets is what really sets them apart, in addition

Upcycling is a notion that offers hope in a world where trash production is having a negative impact on the environment. It serves as a concrete reminder that materials that are commonly considered rubbish can really be recycled and turned into valuable resources. We have seen personally the significant effects of this strategy during our

In a society where information is frequently hailed as the most valuable resource, there is a basic fact that must be understood: real power comes from enabling youth to become change agents in their own neighbourhoods. This philosophy serves as the cornerstone of MCKINGTORCH Africa’s goal, which is to provide young people with the knowledge

As a potent behavioural change catalyst, incentives have long been acknowledged. Today, residents of the Alogboshie area of Achimota came together to take part in a transformative plastic recovery programme, demonstrating the influence of incentives. This event, which was organised by Guinness Ghana and backed by prestigious partners like Mckingtorch Africa and Coliba Africa, encouraged

The need for responsible resource management and group action on a large scale is central to the global environmental crisis. In this context, a recent Ghana International School environmental sustainability session shone as a ray of hope, demonstrating the transformative power of education and community involvement in the quest for a cleaner, greener future. In

Our CEO, Makafui Awuku had fun with the kids at The Owl’s Nest International School in Cantonment this morning as the school decided to adopt the Mckingtorch Africa’s plastic waste receptacle for their school and empower the kids to practice what they are teaching them about environmental sustainability.  They learnt a lot today about the

We at Mckingtorch Africa are pleased to declare that, in partnership with Ghana’s prestigious Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we will be actively participating in the Ghana Climate Week Celebration. Together with Mckingtorch Africa Volunteers, our committed team has eagerly taken part in this momentous occasion. Our steadfast dedication to environmental sustainability and climate action is demonstrated