The 4R+ Initiative is a solid waste management initiative that aims at promoting reduce,

reuse, recycle and recovery(4R) of waste, globally, to build a sound-material-cycle society
through the effective use of resources and materials.

The ‘+’ constitutes tree planting activities (forestry), environmental quizzes and student clubs purposely to effectively drive the initiative following the commissioning of the initiative at each school. In effect, this proposal seeks to address SDG numbers 13. Other related SDGs are SDG 3 (Good health and Well-being), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 17 (Partnership to achieve the goal).

Resources and materials for driving the initiative include subject matter experts, branded and labeled waste bins (to be mounted at vantage points) to aid waste collection and segregation, and practical learning materials such as sample reused and recycled products.

The initiative has so far been successfully implemented in a school, community, church and market; Ghana Secondary Technical School, New Takoradi Community, Bethel Methodist church/school and the Takoradi New Market are all in Takoradi-Ghana.