Unilever Ghana PLC, through its oral care brand Pepsodent, has taken a bold step towards sustainability and community impact with the launch of its nationwide recycling initiative, aimed at converting used tubes into functional school furniture for underserved communities.

According to Unilever, the initiative forms part of Pepsodent's long-standing commitment to improving lives through better oral health and sustainable practices.

For over 20 years, Pepsodent has championed oral health education and preventive care in Ghana. This new programme extends that impact by linking everyday brushing habits to environmental protection and educational support for underserved communities.

Plastic waste continues to pose a growing environmental challenge, while many rural schools face shortages of essential learning resources. The Pepsodent recycling initiative was designed to address both challenges reducing plastic waste while helping improve learning conditions for children in deprived schools.

The initial recycled tubes were converted into tables and chairs which were donated by Unilever Oral Care Category Team to Bethel Presbyterian School in Madina on Tuesday, March 18, and received by representatives of the Ghana Education Service SHEP unit in Madina district as well as school authorities.

This milestone marks the first of many planned interventions under the initiative, reinforcing Unilever Ghana's commitment to environmental sustainability while improving learning conditions for children.

The project also serves as a call to action for the public. Pepsodent is encouraging households, schools, retailers, and communities across Ghana to take part by collecting used toothpaste tubes and depositing them in designated Pepsodent recycling bins located at strategic points nationwide.

Locations of these bins will be communicated in the coming weeks to ensure widespread participation

Every tube collected goes beyond recycling, it represents hope, care, and opportunity for a child in a rural school. By participating, Ghanaians can help protect the environment while directly supporting education in underserved communities.

The recycling initiative aligns with Unilever Ghana's broader sustainability agenda and complements its ongoing oral health advocacy under the Pepsodent "Do the 2" campaign, which promotes brushing twice daily, day and night, for better oral hygiene.

By integrating environmental responsibility with health education and community support, Unilever Ghana continues to drive impactful change across the country.

About Unilever Ghana PLC

Unilever Ghana PLC is a leading fast-moving consumer goods company committed to improving everyday life for Ghanaians through sustainable business practices, health initiatives, and community-driven programmes.