In 2019, our CEO had the privilege of contributing to Ghana’s National Plastic Waste Management Policy that was launched by the president of Ghana in 2019 and passed into law by the Parliament of Ghana in 2020. Four years later, he got an invitation from the Parliament of Ghana to sit on a panel to […]
Meet Teaghan and Zion! We had the pleasure of having these 2 Canadian students join our team as interns through the AFS program. They were with us for a period of 3 months, May to July 2024. During their time in Ghana with us, they worked to support the growth of the organization. We wish
Meet Teaghan and Zion – 01/08/2024 Read More »
Replicating relevant sustainable waste management practices on the continent has been the dream from the beginning with Mckingtorch Africa. African countries share similar problems and if we can make interventions accessible around the continent we will solve these problems. At Mckingorch Africa we committed to making this happen and we are excited to have launched
Mckintorch Africa’s Receptacles Reach Zambia – 23/03/2024 Read More »
Mckingtorch Africa partnered with Ecobank Ghana PLC for their sustainability week celebrations in various ways The key way Mckingtorch did so was by making many waste tire and waste gallons hand wash bins for Saint Paul’s Senior School in Denu. At the school, the Mckingtorch team also engaged the students in various upcycling activities to
We had ur first facility tour on March 1st when Mars Hill School Complex Junior High came through for a tour, a talk on environmental sustainability and upcycling activities where they learnt how to use basic tools to make relevant everyday items from plastic waste. It is important to not just talk to young ones
Today was another significant turning point in the empowerment journey that Mckingtorch Africa’s project, which aims to empower women in recycling, has been on. The program’s tangible outcomes are becoming more apparent as the women participating apply their newly acquired knowledge, especially in the creative field of slipper making. The programme, which aims to use
Empowering Women In Recycling-25/04/24. Read More »
On April 22, the U.S. Embassy in Ghana hosted a thought-provoking session for about fifty environmental stakeholders and students in honour of #EarthDay2024. The event, which was held at the Embassy, was a shining example of cooperation and knowledge. Erastus Asare Donkor, an environmental journalist recently back from an eye-opening reporting trip across the United
EarthDay2024 with Insightful Conversation At The U.S Embassy. Read More »
Take a step towards style and sustainability with our recently arrived #MckingtorchFootwear, which is currently available at Marina Mall, directly across from the pharmacy! Improve the way you look at shoes by choosing ones that are environmentally friendly as well as stylish. We’re happy to announce that in addition to being stylish, our footwear is
Introducing Our Latest Arrival: #MckingtorchFootwear!- 12/04/22 Read More »
This month is world cleanup month. Don’t just complain about the problem. Do something about it. You are the only one who can create the sustainable community you want. We already did our first beach cleanup event last Saturday as part of the 5th anniversary celebrations of our partner Academic City University College.
World Cleanup Month.- 12/09/23 Read More »
Beautiful smiles as these kids who live on the streets with their mothers receive their sleeping and learning mats in central Accra yesterday. The 40 mats were made partly from 20,000 plastic waste sachets recovered from the environment and streets of Accra and innovated by Mckingtorch Africa and produced for Children of Light. These are
