A recently constructed DAS Portable Prefab Biogas Plant, which turns organic waste into cooking gas and trash cans, has been formally given to St. Mary’s Senior High School by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in an effort to enhance waste management procedures and advance environmental sustainability in the city.
The project is anticipated to reduce the school’s monthly cooking gas expenditure of 7,200 Ghana cedis, reduce the school’s dependency on fossil fuels for cooking and its energy expenses, supply renewable energy, and produce 2m³ of biogas each day, which is equal to 1kg of LPG.
In addition to producing biofertilizers, the plant is anticipated to support local waste management, encourage sustainable farming methods, and educate kids about the environment.
Under the direction of Emmanuel McCarthy, the project, called “The Clean Accra: Source Separation of Waste Project,” is one of 12 projects funded by the Youth Climate Action Fund. Its goal is to teach staff and students about waste separation while utilizing cutting-edge technology to convert organic waste into clean, renewable energy.
Speaking at the occasion, Accra Mayor Hon. Elizabeth Sackey emphasized the biogas plant’s dual advantages, which include financial relief and environmental issues.
In addition to being a cost-effective answer to waste management issues, she added that the initiative will drastically lower the cost of purchasing LPG and free up management funds for other crucial areas.
The mayor encouraged the school to utilize the color-coded bins provided under the project and emphasized the importance of appropriate trash separation at the source to guarantee the biogas system runs effectively.
“Separating waste is very dear to my heart. We have provided containers for plastics, paper, and organic waste, and I encourage every student to use them properly. This is not just about keeping the environment clean but also about creating useful resources…It’s an innovative way to recycle organic waste, and I hope schools and homes across Accra will adopt similar solutions in the future,” she said.
“We are working hard to address climate change, and I am pleased that our efforts have attracted partnerships and funding to bring solutions like this to our schools and communities,” she added.
Das Biogas CEO Enoch Kofi Boadu stated that the method will drastically cut down on the quantity of organic waste dumped in landfills and emphasized the significance of appropriate waste separation for the plant’s best operation.
“The organic waste goes into the plant to produce cooking gas. Plastics and metals must be separated and disposed of properly. This plant will not only help the school save money on cooking gas but also serve as an educational tool for students to learn about environmental conservation,” Boadu stated.
St. Mary’s Senior High School Assistant Head of Academics, Rev. Ernest Asiedu, thanked the AMA for choosing the school to participate in the project.
According to him, the biogas plant will help students understand the importance of sustainability while reducing waste on campus.
Project lead and Pentecost University alumnus Emmanuel McCarthy clarified that the initiative was inspired by studies on converting waste into resources and emphasized the significance of separating waste at the source, especially in homes and schools, to optimize the advantages of such cutting-edge systems.
Source: newsthemegh.com