Waste management in rural South Africa - perspectives from Manfred Max-Neef's human scale development framework

Schenck, Rinie; Nell, Charlotte; Blaauw, Derick

doi:10.1504/ijsd.2022.10051423

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“…Research Phases 2.1.1. Phase 1-Quantitative Study: Questionnaire An already-designed questionnaire developed for baseline studies exploring disposable diaper use in rural communities [5] was introduced to the core group of community members. The questionnaire contained 60 questions exploring biographical data, buying preferences and patterns, and usage and disposal practices.…”

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“…As a result of these components, the products are difficult to manage at the household level if no waste management services are available. The inappropriate management of disposable diapers poses serious environmental and health threats [4,5]. A single diaper requires 250-500 years to degrade [1].…”

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“…UNEP [3] and Cabrera and Garcia [6] highlighted that no LCA studies have focused on determining the impact of mismanaged diaper waste, for example, where the waste is dumped in water courses and open spaces or burnt. In a newly published study by Schenck et al [5], who focused on a rural area with no waste management, diapers were burnt and dumped in open spaces and water courses. The findings showed that the most notable impacts from disposable diapers were those contributing to human and ecological toxicity, mainly due to their improper disposal.…”

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“…This lack of adequate and appropriate service delivery results in waste, including AHPs, being dumped, burned, and buried [14][15][16][17]. All these practices have negative impacts on the environment, human and animal health [3,5,7,8,17,18]. According to Rodseth et al [13] and Sepadi [18], with limited waste collection systems available, AHP waste often ends up in open spaces and water courses and is disposed of in toilets, thus blocking sewage systems and leading to burst mains and effluent spillage in streets and rivers.…”

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Disposable Diaper Usage and Disposal Practices in Samora Machel Township, South Africa

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Chitaka,

Tyrrell

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Single-use disposable diapers have a major impact on climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, especially those that are unlined, and particularly when such diapers are not well-managed and dumped in water courses and open spaces or burnt. The aim of this study was to explore the current usage and disposal practices of disposable diaper users in Samora Machel, a township in Cape Town, South Africa. The findings were to be used to inform the design and implementation of a pilot diaper collection model to follow. This urban/peri-urban area comprises lower-income, high-density communities in formal basic housing, with many backyarders and informal shacks. The dumping of diapers in open spaces and sewage systems causes severe problems. Therefore, we employed a theoretical socio-ecological system approach to guide the understanding of these complex environmental issues; the data collection methodology entailed a community-based participatory study process. Four hundred and eight (408) questionnaires consisting of quantitative and qualitative answers were codeveloped with members of the community and completed by trained community-based fieldworkers. A community walkabout and two focus groups provided rich data. The results show that complex waste streams such as disposable diapers and the related environmental issues are testing the limits of current management approaches; managing disposable diapers in underserved low-income communities creates a major burden for these already fragile communities. Single solutions will not suffice for these complex problems, so innovative waste management systems need to be codesigned with communities and relevant stakeholders to ensure sustainability, equality, and social justice.

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Disposable Diaper Usage and Disposal Practices in Samora Machel Township, South Africa

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“…Consequently, Dar es Salaam as the fast urbanized and growing city in Sub-Saharan countries, is characterised by planned and unplanned settlements (Sanga & Mbisso, 2020;Mkalawa, 2016);experienced uncoordinated and fragmented SWM waste treatment approaches and procedures focused to the end-of-process solutions than sticking to integrative and preventive measures (Yhdego & Kingu, 2017;Mwanga, 2022); with the fast solid waste generation while uncollected (Onamade, et al, 2022). Yet, Schenck et al (2022) proposed on integrative participative strategies and approaches in solid waste treatments for gaining economic potentialities. Also, Kihila, et al (2021) disclosed that the estimated individual income earned by Informal Solid Waste Collectors (ISWCs) in planned areas amounts to Tshs.…”

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Income and Value Chain Activities in Informal Solid Waste Collection in Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Mushi

Mollel

2022

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This study investigated on income and value chain activities in informal solid waste collection in Tandale, Dar es Salaam. The study involved the samples of 83 individuals using a non-probability purposive technique. Data was collected using a closed questionnaire and open ended interview guide. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The study established that the youth engaged in the informal solid waste collection without knowledge and skills on the use of personal protective equipment in executing the waste collection. Young people engaged in the informal solid waste collection regardless their gender age and education status. However, participation varied according to gender as males highly engaged compared to females. The decrease of number of waste collector was proportional to the increase of age. While primary education holders were leading in the informal solid waste collection, even university graduates participated. While the youth engaged in the informal solid collection were less respected by community members, they perceived source of income as a driving factor for engaging in solid waste collection. However, the amount generated was very minimal for sustainability especially in undertaking obligatory life requirements such as food, health care and personal servings. The study recommends that the government should set appropriate policies and strategies in running waste management so that it can attract all age groups as a source of employment.

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Max-Neef’s Fundamental Human Needs as Social Indicators for Sustainability: Examples of Waste Management in South Africa

Schenck

Nell²,

Blaauw

et al. 2023

Waste as a Resource

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Waste management in rural South Africa - perspectives from Manfred Max-Neef's human scale development framework

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Disposable Diaper Usage and Disposal Practices in Samora Machel Township, South Africa

Disposable Diaper Usage and Disposal Practices in Samora Machel Township, South Africa

Income and Value Chain Activities in Informal Solid Waste Collection in Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Max-Neef’s Fundamental Human Needs as Social Indicators for Sustainability: Examples of Waste Management in South Africa

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