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The Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Mima Yema Mimi Sobba Stephens, has officially launched Go Circular Week 2026, with a strong focus on promoting a plastic-free environment and sustainable waste management practices.
The event, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, featured a high-energy “Walk for Action” which started at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and ended at the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The initiative aimed to sustain momentum around environmental awareness and highlight the urgent need for collective action against plastic pollution.
The programme was supported by the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project and the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project, with backing from the World Bank and PROBLUE.
In her address, Deputy Minister Stephens emphasized the importance of responsible waste management, noting that small collective actions can lead to significant national transformation. She encouraged citizens to reduce plastic use, adopt recycling practices, and promote reusable materials.
She also highlighted the benefits of converting organic waste into useful products such as fertilizer to support agriculture, while protecting Sierra Leone’s coastal communities and beaches.
The Deputy Minister warned that poor waste disposal continues to block drainage systems and pollute oceans, posing serious environmental and health risks, including exposure to microplastics in food and water. She called on young people and students to act as ambassadors of change by promoting the principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling plastics.
The event concluded with a visit to the Kingtom dumpsite, where a live demonstration by Premier Enviro Solutions showcased how plastic waste can be transformed into durable products such as bricks, contributing to environmental sustainability.
