As part of efforts to drive environmental responsibility, IKESS Africa School of Fashion has taken the initiative in promoting sustainability within Ghana’s fashion industry.
The school, led by its CEO, Isaac Osei, as part of the numerous efforts, hosted a Waste Management Forum under the theme “Sustainable Fashion Practice: Protect and Secure the Environment Through Recycling.”
The event, held in Mampong, brought together key stakeholders in education, governance, and environmental protection to discuss how fashion can become a tool for change rather than waste.
Speaking at the forum, the Municipal Chief Executive of Mampong, Issifu Yakubu, praised IKESS for its forward-thinking initiative and stressed the need for a national shift in mindset.
The MCE indicated that fashion practitioners must learn to see waste not as rubbish, but as raw material for innovation. He added that the government would explore collaborations with IKESS to create more opportunities for sustainable fashion enterprises.
Issifu Yakubu further assured participants that his office would do everything possible to nurture creative ideas that promote recycling and environmental protection, not just in Mampong but across Ghana.
The event also featured a presentation by Dr. Kofi Sekyere Boateng, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Public Health, AAMUSTED-Mampong. Dr. Boateng highlighted the dangers of fabric waste, explaining how synthetic materials contribute to soil degradation and long-term environmental harm.
He urged Ghanaians to adopt responsible waste management habits, emphasizing that protecting the environment begins with everyday choices.
IKESS Africa School of Fashion says this initiative is more than a one-time event. It’s part of a broader mission to educate the next generation of designers on sustainable production, recycling, and eco-innovation.
Through workshops, design challenges, and public campaigns, the school aims to transform how Ghanaians view fashion.
The CEO, Isaac Osei, noted that the fashion industry holds untapped potential to drive environmental stewardship and create green jobs.
“If we can teach young people to turn waste into wearable art, we are not only solving pollution problems but also empowering communities economically,” he said.
