ACCRA: The University of Ghana has inaugurated a groundbreaking plastic valorization fuel facility in the Osu community, aiming to transform plastic waste into usable fuel. This initiative addresses pressing environmental concerns by converting plastic waste into alternative energy sources, benefiting community members, including local fisherfolk. According to Ghana News Agency, the facility employs a pyrolysis system to heat plastic waste, capturing and condensing the resulting heat to produce fuels such as diesel, petrol, and gas. At the commissioning event, Professor David Dodoo-Arhin, Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology at UG, emphasized the project's dual goals: reducing plastic waste and fostering sustainable energy practices. Highlighting the dangers of plastic pollution, he noted how plastic waste disrupts marine ecosystems and poses risks to human health via microplastics in the food chain. Funded by the French Embassy in Accra, the facility also aims to stimulate local econ omic development by creating jobs and offering vocational training for unemployed youth. Professor Dodoo-Arhin indicated plans to extend the project to other communities through additional partnerships, reinforcing the University's commitment to societal contribution. Frederick Kenneth Appiah, Deputy Director of Renewables at the Energy Commission, pointed out that the project aligns with national energy policies targeting sustainable development and net-zero emissions by 2070. He called on stakeholders to support the project's expansion, noting its potential to address plastic waste issues in both coastal and inner cities. Local leader Nii Kwabena Bonnie V encouraged the youth to leverage the opportunities provided by the facility, urging them to stop disposing of waste improperly and participate in the training programs available. As part of the initiative, 34 young individuals from the Osu Alata fishing community have already received training in facility operations, earning certificates for their involv ement.