THE DANGER OF MISMANAGING DISPOSABLE BABY DIAPERS IN RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS: A CASE STUDY

Msawenkosi Sandile Mbokazi; Lazarus Donald Mokula Lebeloane

doi:10.54443/ijerlas.v4i1.1451

THE DANGER OF MISMANAGING DISPOSABLE BABY DIAPERS IN RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS: A CASE STUDY

Msawenkosi Sandile Mbokazi

Lazarus Donald Mokula Lebeloane

This study discusses the danger of mismanaging disposable baby diapers (hereinafter referred to as diapers) in residential environments. The random disposal of soiled baby diapers harbour communicable disease diarrhea and typhoid which may cause death of many young children. Disposable baby diapers are often found carelessly thrown away in many residential areas. Some components of diapers include toxic chemicals which are dangerous because they may kill micro-organisms, plants and animals which consume them. Some also clog the soil causing water loss through run-off, floods and destruction in gardens and fields. A qualitative research design was followed. Data was gathered through observation and interviews with nappy users (mothers and nannies). The findings indicated that rural communities lack designated disposal area for diapers. The study recommends that national government could develop policies which restricts to production of biodegradable, non-toxic and or recyclable diapers. It further recommends that local municipalities could use by-laws to enforce and monitor manufacturing compliance.

Keywords: Disposable Baby Diaper, Health Risk, Land Pollution, Environmental Hazard, Water Contamination

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