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The Ports Environmental Network Africa, PENAf, has challenged students in tertiary institutions to develop ways of managing electronic waste.
PENAf says the advent of E-waste poses a huge environmental challenge which students can exploit in a time of high unemployment.
According to Executive Coordinator, Harry Barnes-Dabban, an unenforced ban on the importation of obsolete electronic gadgets and the lack of clear policies on its management spell an environmental doom for a developing state like Ghana.
Speaking at the first E-waste awareness seminar at the KNUST, Mr Barnes observed that the responsibility of managing e-waste cannot be shouldered by the government alone.
There is the need, he said, to therefore involve young brains in the development of appropriate and effective interventions as well as awareness creation on the dangers of electronic waste.
participants at the e-waste seminar, mainly members of the Renewable Natural Resources Students Association (RENARF), acknowledged they have a vital role to play in E-waste management.
President of RENARF Shandorf Adu said participants have been enlightened on avenues within E-waste management that students can explore to impact on society.
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