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Title: | Environmental challenges associated with disposal of baby diapers in Hwange town, Zimbabwe | Authors: | Kudakwashe Muringaniza Karen Madhara Tatenda Musasa Oshneck Mupepi Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Midlands State Universit y, P Bag 9055, Gweru, Zim babwe Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Midlands State Universit y, P Bag 9055, Gweru, Zim babwe Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Midlands State Universit y, P Bag 9055, Gweru, Zim babwe Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Midlands State Universit y, P Bag 9055, Gweru, Zim babwe |
Keywords: | disposable baby diapers diseases environmental challenges waste Zimbabwe |
Issue Date: | 17-Jan-2024 | Publisher: | Academic Publishing | Abstract: | The rapid increase in the use of disposable baby diapers in urban areas is associated with a number of environmental challenges. This study assesses the environmental challenges of disposable baby diapers in Hwange, Zimbabwe. Questionnaires, interviews, and field observations were used for data collection in this study. Data collected from the field was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 and Microsoft Excel. The study findings show that pollution, diseases, and odours are the major challenges of poor waste management associated with disposable baby diapers in Hwange ZPC residential areas. The study recommends the involvement of responsible authorities in conscientious recycling and education on waste management. The research also recommends the need to conduct longitudinal research to establish the position of local and central government in the bid to promote a safe and healthy environment in mining towns such as Hwange, as they are overlooked. | URI: | https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6191 |
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