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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

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

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

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

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