Our Focus

Sanitation

Radical Change Network is addressing the plastic waste crisis in Africa through a multi-faceted approach involving policy reform, community engagement, and innovation. We are working with policymakers to implement and enforce stricter regulations on plastic production, use, and disposal, and engaging governments and stakeholders to invest in modern waste management infrastructure. Our public awareness campaigns are designed to educate citizens about the environmental and health impacts of plastic waste and promote repurposing and sustainable practices. Radical Change Network is also collaborating at local, national, and international levels to create sustainable solutions that address the unique challenges faced by African nations in managing plastic waste.

Climate Change

Plastic pollution has taken centre stage in environmental degradation and is the leading cause of flooding and related diseases in major human settlements around the world today. In addition, the world is warming faster than at any point in recorded history. Warmer temperatures over time are changing weather patterns and disrupting the usual balance of nature. This poses many risks to human beings and all other forms of life on Earth. This cumulative impact on the environment underscores the urgency of addressing plastic waste as a critical factor in the fight against climate change. By pushing for systemic change and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility, RCN is mitigating the effects of plastic waste on climate change.

Our Campaign

#Carry Change

Choose Alternatives

Ghana alone generates around 1.1 million tons of plastic waste per year, with only 5% collected for recycling; however, less than 2% of that material is actually recycled. These plastics take hundreds of years to decompose, and the chemicals used in their manufacture are toxic, causing harm to the lungs and nervous system if ingested.

Our #carrychange outreach campaign targets school-going children across urban centres in Ghana, where plastic dependence is ever-increasing. In these schools, we raise awareness of the dangers of single-use plastics and the need to choose alternatives to protect the environment and their own health. We entreat them to encourage their parents and siblings at home to do the same. Our target is to reach 50,000 students and, by extension, 50,000 households across Ghana in 2026.

425+

Students reached so far with 49000+ to go in 2026.

1000+

Petition Signed so far with 190,000 remaining

Click Here to Sign the Petition to Ban Single-Use Plastics in Ghana

Vision

An Africa sustained by innovative development.

Mission

Our mission is to develop practical and lasting solutions to address sanitation and climate change in Africa.

OUR PROJECTS

Repurposing Problematic Plastics

Our repurposing project develops and highlights innovations that repurpose problematic plastics into valuable products. It involves research and development of new technologies for transforming these plastics into materials for construction, textiles, and other industrial applications. This initiative champions collaboration with industry and communities to create a circular economy model in which plastic waste is continuously reused.

#Carry Change Campaign

Our #carrychange outreach campaign targets school-going children across urban centres in Ghana, where plastic dependence is ever-increasing. In these schools, we raise awareness of the dangers of single-use plastics and the need to choose alternatives to protect the environment and their own health. We entreat them to encourage their parents and siblings at home to do the same. Our target is to reach 50,000 students and, by extension, 50,000 households across Ghana in 2026.

Ghana Plastics Innovation Annual Conference

The Ghana Plastics Innovation Annual Conference serves as a central platform to unite stakeholders across the plastic value chain, including policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, researchers, NGOs, and community representatives. The conference showcases pioneering innovations and projects that effectively address plastic pollution, providing recognition and support to these initiatives.

OUR APPROACH

Engage Policymakers

We advocate for stringent policies and regulations to limit the production and use of problematic plastics.

Mobilize Stakeholders

We are creating a network of stakeholders across the plastic value chain to promote sustainable practices.

Raise Awareness

We are increasing public awareness about the environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution.

Promote Innovation

We encourage the development and adoption of alternative materials and recycling technologies.

Meet Our Team

Meet our amazing team collaborating with partners to drive impactful change in Sanitation and Climate Change.

Edem Abba

Executive Director

Angela Manford

Outreach Coordinator

Caleb Tetteh

Multimedia Specialist

Sarah Agbadi

Partnerships & Fundraising Lead

Divine Adongo

Policy Lead

Hellen Sasu

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Lead

Our Partners

Our collaboration with these partners helps us drive impactful change in Sanitation and Climate Change.

Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research

Reusable Bags Gh

Let’s Do it Ghana

Environmental Protection Authority

Papperbuddy

TESTIMONIALS

Voices of Reasoning: Hear What Other Concerned Africans Have to Say!

Single-use plastic is not good for the environment.

Emmanuel Agbegbor

Single-use plastics are a glaring example of the problems with throwaway culture. Instead of investing in quality goods that will last, we often prioritise convenience over durability and consideration of long-term impacts. Our reliance on these plastics means we are accumulating waste at a staggering rate. This has lethal consequences.