Welcome to RTN-Ghana
Introducing Reclaim Textile Network Ghana and our commitment to circular textile systems.
RTN-Ghana
Reclaim. Reuse. Restore.
Advancing sustainable textile waste management through circular economy principles, innovation, education, and community empowerment.
Who we are
About Reclaim Textile Network Ghana
A registered NGO transforming discarded textiles into valuable resources for environmental, social, and economic impact.
Founded in response to Ghana’s growing textile waste challenge, RTN-Ghana works with educational institutions, communities, industry, government, and development partners to build a circular textile economy.
Our purpose: We recover surplus textiles and production offcuts, transforming them into innovative products, educational resources, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
- Over 4,000 students and 400 community members engaged
- Creative reuse, upcycling, and green entrepreneurship
- Partners across schools, industry, churches, and development
4,000+Students engaged
400+Community members
Multi-sectorPartners nationwide
CircularJobs & livelihoods
Our work
Four pillars of impact
Programmes designed to divert waste, build skills, and grow circular practice across Ghana.
Circular Economy
Closed-loop systems that keep textiles productive and out of landfills.
Learn moreWaste & Recycling
Collection, sorting, and recycling pathways for post-consumer textiles.
Learn moreCommunity
Green livelihoods and empowerment for people working with reclaim.
Learn moreEducation
Training and awareness that build circular literacy and practice.
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Projects
Work on the ground
Selected initiatives advancing circular textile systems in Ghana.
Ongoing · Accra
Accra Textile Reclaim Pilot
A community-led pilot diverting textile waste into sorted streams for reuse and recycling.
Ongoing · Greater AccraSchool Waste Literacy Campaign
Engaging students in understanding textile waste and circular solutions.
Planned · TemaArtisan Upcycling Hub
Supporting artisans to convert discarded textiles into marketable goods.
From the network
All news
News & stories
Why Textile Waste Matters in Ghana
Understanding the environmental and social stakes of textile waste.
Upcoming
All events
Events
Community Sorting Day
Join a hands-on textile sorting and awareness event.
Circular Textiles Workshop
A training session for students and young makers.
Help keep textiles in circulation
Your support fuels collection systems, training, and community enterprises that reclaim value from textile waste.