Segregation at Source: ‘The tsunami that will change funding of waste management’ – Nartey-Tokoli
The General Manager of Jekora Ventures Limited, Ing Immanuel Nartey-Tokoli, has advised Ghanaians to properly segregate their waste at the source to ensure proper sanitation.
Speaking ahead of the launch of the National Sanitation Day campaign, Ing Nartey-Tokoli, who leads one of the top brands in waste segregation and management, emphasized the critical importance of solid waste segregation at the point of generation.
He described it as the foundation for building a commercially viable recycling industry.
“Solid waste segregation at the source of generation is the prerequisite, the sine qua non, to provide quality feedstock to engender the commercial viability of recycled products.”
He explained that once high-quality feedstock is available, the circular economy would naturally take over, allowing consumers to access affordable, value-for-money recycled products.
Highlighting the economic benefits, Ing Nartey-Tokoli noted that conventional haulage costs could be reduced by as much as 60%, while landfill costs could be cut by up to 80% due to the diversion of segregated waste.
Additionally, landfill lifespans could be extended more than fourfold as a result.
Beyond cost savings, he pointed out that waste collection companies could also generate additional income by selling processed feedstock or secondary materials.
“Once segregated waste gains value, a new industry will be created, the circular economy,” he said, adding that this development would lead to a major paradigm shift in the funding and sustainability of waste management systems in Ghana.
