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Zoomlion Foundation in collaboration with the Accra College of Education has launched Agenda Zero Waste as part of efforts to get everyone on board in tackling sanitation challenges in the country.

The initiative is aimed at involving teacher trainees to be champions of environmental education across the country.

Launching the initiative in Accra on February 9, 2024, the Writers Bureau Manager of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Robert Kwaku Adjei, speaking on behalf of the Managing Director of Zoomlion, emphasized that the company through this initiative is nurturing a community of passionate individuals who will be actors in the sanitation space shortly

He added that the initiative also signifies a momentous juncture in addressing waste management and climate change in the country.

The event which was on the theme 'Achieving Zero Waste: The Role of The Teacher Trainee in Combating Climate Change', was also used to unveil the Green Generation Champions- an environmental club for tertiary institutions.

The Principal of Accra College of Education, Prof. Samuel A. Atintono, was of the view that the sustainable management of waste is a critical component of global efforts to mitigate climate change and present and preserve the planet for future generations.

"The time is up for all especially our young teacher trainees to rise up to work towards achieving zero waste to recover the negative impact of climate change," he urged.

According to him, the onus is on citizens to improve consumption patterns and adopt sustainable waste management practices that protect the environment including recycling of waste.

The National Coordinator of Zoomlion Foundation, Thomas Narh Korley, observed that one of the key things that Zoomlion has committed resources and commitment to is the mobilization of the youth and children to change the sanitation narrative in the country.