Richmond Kennedy Quarcoo is a trained Merchant Navy officer from Ghana, holding a B.Sc. in Nautical Science from the Regional Maritime University in Accra, Ghana.
In 2013, he wrote his thesis on the viability of marine plastic pollutants as a raw material. He actively participates in the Coastal Oceanography and Environment School in Nigeria and Ghana, deepening his knowledge in marine and ocean sciences, enabling him to hold positions as an instructor and organizer. In addition to his roles as a media consultant and producer, Richmond is the founder and executive director of Plastic Punch, an NGO using citizen science to inspire behavioral change and influence policy direction through evidence-based advocacy while developing sustainable waste management solutions. Richmond is an active participant in the Ocean MOOC, a researcher in the field of marine pollution, ecosystem protection, maritime safety, alternative packaging solutions, and climate change. He was recently honored with the International Human Values Lifestyle Award for his contribution to elevating human values in society and currently holds a position on the management committee of the Institute of Environmental and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana.