Ghana Delegation Visits Our Polch Facility
Delegates visit Polch for the second time in 2 years.
Together with the Wuppertal Institute, we recently hosted a delegation from Ghana’s public institutions at our sorting facility in Polch. The visit focused on the growing challenges surrounding second-hand imports in Ghana: quality issues, unwanted imports, garment dumping, and the lack of proper textile tracking. These issues contribute to Ghana’s mounting waste problem—especially around Accra’s Kantamanto market—putting increasing strain on the resources of municipalities such as the Accra Metropolitan Assembly.
According to research, Ghana receives a staggering 33 million pieces every fortnight.
We opened our doors to show the delegation our behind-the-scenes operations and critical sorting processes. By demonstrating how every garment is assessed and directed to its most suitable next use, we showed a process that reflects our commitment to ensuring textiles find their way to customers who truly value them.
The visit also sparked a broader conversation: responsibility cannot rest on one actor alone. The entire industry must adopt practices that prevent waste and extend the life of textiles.
“Recognizing the critical role of visibility in our industry, achieving comprehensive circular solutions requires addressing challenges across all markets. This is dutiful and difficult. It necessitates forging local partnerships, making local investments, and crafting solutions tailored to local problems.”
— Delegate, Ghana Ministry of Sanitation
