GESTA launches 2024 national E-Waste Collection Campaign to combat environmental and health threats
Story By: Jones Anlimah The Ghana Electronics Servicing Technicians Association (GESTA), has launched its 2024 National E-Waste Collection Campaign with a focus to raise awareness, intensify collection efforts, and promote responsible e-waste management practices across the country. To this end the President of GESTA, Mr. Andrews Gyan, has called on all sectors of the Ghanaian […]
Self-medicating gorillas may hold new drugs clues
SOURCE: BBC Self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery, according to scientists. Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas – and used also by local human healers – identifying four with medicinal effects. Laboratory studies revealed the plants were high in antioxidants and antimicrobials. One showed promise in fighting superbugs. […]
End dumping of inefficient appliances with obsolete refrigerants in Africa – COP28 Stakeholders
Story By: Mabel Adorkor Annang Exporters of inefficient and used appliances like air conditioners have been urged to adhere to standards regulating cooling appliances. This is to aid in achieving Net-Zero goals, reduce consumer costs, and end the dumping of such products in Africa. The call was made on the sidelines of COP28 when the […]