Effect of household socioeconomic status on disposable diaper use and disposal in Greater Accra, Ghana and Kisumu, Kenya: a cross-sectional study

M Asamoah, AG Hill, J Amoah, E Boafor… - Journal of Water …, 2024 - iwaponline.com
Mismanaged disposable diaper (DD) waste is widespread in many urban African cities.
Proposed policy responses range from free DD provision to outright bans. However, African …

Disposable diaper consumption and waste in urban Ghana and Kenya: The role of manufacturing, distribution, and branding

J Okotto-Okotto, M Asamoah, MLH Thomas-Possee… - PLOS …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Studies have reported widespread disposable diaper (DD) consumption in parts of urban
Africa, increasing municipal waste generation and with mismanaged DD waste impacting …

Human Health and Environmental Hazards Associated with Plastic Waste: A Review and Spatial Mapping in Informal Settlements of Kampala, Uganda

E Mensah - 2024 - search.proquest.com
Rapid urbanization, population growth, and changing consumption patterns have led to a
significant increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation worldwide, with plastic waste …