The second day of our empowering initiative is underway, and we are incredibly motivated by the remarkable women who are taking part! Today, we explored the complex relationship between sustainability and recycling, covering topics like cutting-edge recycling methods and the ability of eco-friendly practices to change the world. These women are not only learning important […]
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We are so excited to begin our Mckingtorch ECOFEM recycling business incubation programme, which is aimed at empowering thirty amazing women! During our initial meetings, we thoroughly examined the significance of reusing raw materials and investigated inventive approaches to producing fashionable shoes using eco-friendly materials. Together, we’re actively building a greener future—one small step at
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We had our last beach waste recovery program this weekend as part of a partnership with Turntabl as the company engaged us to have an upcycling team bonding activity with their staff followed by a beach waste recovery program supported by the Tema West Municiapal Assembly at the Sakumono Mighty Beach front. We recovered 200kg
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In February 2024 during WUSC Ghana World University Service of Canada (WUSC-EUMC) conference in Ottawa Canada, Mckingtorch Africa artpiece called Sustainable Communities and Cities was on exhibition. The piece was made by our founder Makafui Awuku and Mckingtorch Volunteer Rebecca Mensah who spend several weeks piecing together shredded plastic waste bottles, plastic bag sheets, fabric
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In the Ghana we are reminded of the how crucial it is for the marine life to keep the beaches and oceans clean. Mckingtorch Africa partnered with DHL Ghana, DHL Africa and Hapag-Lloyd AG to cleanup the Regional Maritime University beach front in the city of Accra which is one of the post polluted beach fronts in Accra
Mckingtorch Africa got selected to showcase works from repurposed and recycled plastic waste at the embassy of the UAE. Delegates from nearly 200 countries gathered in Dubai from November 30 to December 12 for the COP28 climate conference which resulted in nearly every country in the world agreeing to transition away from fossil fuels. “This
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Mckingtorch Africa had it’s maiden Climate Themed Christmas Carols event on Saturday the 16th of December 2023 with over 250 participating from the community. The event also had partners in attendance. The Climate Themed Christmas is a concept by Mckingtorch Africa that seeks to highlight the impact of the climate change and how it affects
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Mckingtorch Africa has officially opened its Sustainability Christmas Garden to the public. The garden has installations made from recycled plastic waste, upcycled plastic bottles, used items and climate advocacy placards on the walls. The objective of the garden is to give people amazing experience but from repurposed items to help people appreciate the importance of
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On the 9th of December 2023, Mckingtorch Africa held its last training program for the year for volunteers. At the core of the Mckingtorch project are amazing volunteers from all over the world and the organization supports volunteers in various ways including offering training on climate and environmental sustainability. On this day, volunteers were given
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