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2001 MPhil IESS - Environmental Management of Unwanted - Obsolete Chemicals in the Greater Accra Region

Agnes Ewool   2001

The study was undertaken to assess the existence of unwanted/obsolete chemicals in the Greater Accra region, the causes, the management practices in place and their likely environmental impacts. The study covered 60 chemicals stores belonging to industries, research and educational institutions. Data was collected through site visits, questionnaire administration, inspection of stores, listing of unwanted/obsolete chemicals, analysis of chemicals and determination of acid fume levels in chemical stores.

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