Ghana can generate GH¢83 billion annually from recycled waste — UNDP

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As scary as that may sound, it is indeed true. We can no longer pretend that it doesn’t matter or that it will just deal with itself or go away. As human population grows, our consumption and waste generation equally grows. So, many of the things that we got away with many years ago are simply not sustainable – yes that is the word.

To help you get a better grasp, here are the estimated length of time it takes for certain waste to decompose plus alternatives and solutions:

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