Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya face health risks from 960 million annually used disposable diapers.

Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya use about 960 million disposable diapers annually, mostly in urban areas, with improper disposal leading to health and environmental risks. Many households lack safe disposal methods, causing diaper waste to end up in landfills or be burned, exposing communities to diseases. Innovative solutions like recycling could convert diaper waste into valuable resources, benefiting waste pickers and the environment.

December 01, 2024
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