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Nii Laryea Afotey Agbo, Greater Accra Regional Minister, has cautioned the public about improper disposal of waste, such as plastic waste, which he said poses threat to lives. He said plastic waste makes soils infertile, leaves the society dirty and has health and economic implications on the country. Nii Agbo was speaking at a ceremony in Accra to commemorate the efforts of one Madam Esther Vanderpuye, a resident of Korle Gonno, a suburb of Accra for taking it as a duty to collect plastic waste in and around her community. He said people like, Madam Esther Vanderpuye needs be encouraged in order for her to continue what she does best as she is helping her community by teaching them how to dispose of plastic waste. Nii Agbo called on Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to encourage and support Madam Vanderpuye to continue with the good work she is doing for mother Ghana. Madam Vanderpuye said she started the plastic waste collection business 15 years ago, when sachet water engulfed the city and very little was done about how the waste could be disposed of. She said the plastic waste she collects is been sent to a factory in Tema, where is recycled into other plastic materials for use by the society. She said her major challenge has been how to pay her workers and the means to transport the waste. Madam Vanderpuye said she currently has three corporate entities, which adopted her business as part of their corporate social responsibilities. She appealed to the AMA and central government to support her business in order for her to be able to continue the good course she has taken.