The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has allied with the United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) to address the growing challenge of textile waste pollution in the city.

The partnership was initiated when a delegation from UNOSD, comprising Mr. Chun Kyoo Park, Ms. Emily Carroll, and Ms. Chaela Shin, called on the Mayor of Accra, Hon Elizabeth Sackey to collaborate in developing sustainable solutions for managing end-of-life textiles.

According to Hon. Elizabeth Sackey, the Mayor of Accra, who also welcomed the delegation, the Assembly has signed an MOU with international stakeholders to address the improper disposal of waste, particularly textiles, in Accra.

She mentioned that the problem had been a burden on the city, with local chiefs expressing concerns adding that proper waste management could provide economic benefits if handled effectively.

Head of the Waste Management Department at the AMA, Ing. Solomon Noi in a remark stated that the Assembly wants to improve cleanliness at beaches hence the collaboration with the UNOSD team to investigate recycling technology that could turn waste textiles into valuable items.

Mr. Noi stressed that the AMA would work with the delegation to create policies and put technology solutions in place to address the problem of waste management.

Ing. Fiifi Boadi, a representative of the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), said the goal of the UNOSD delegation, was to assist the Assembly and other stakeholders in developing a comprehensive plan for handling textile waste in Accra.

He made it clear that finding and involving all pertinent parties was essential to the initiative's success in fostering productive cooperation and long-term results.