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Exploring Indigenous Ways of Managing Informal Diapers Disposal in the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve

Exploring Indigenous Ways of Managing Informal Diapers Disposal in the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve
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Author(s): Mbulaheni Oskiedo Nedondwe (University of Venda, South Africa)and Andani A. Budeli (University of Venda, South Africa)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 22
Source title: Resurgence and Revalorization of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the Contemporary Society
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Tlou Maggie Masenya (Durban University of Technology, South Africa)and Monicca Thulisile Bhuda (University of Mpumalanga, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4124-8.ch009

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Abstract

This study seeks to explore indigenous ways in managing informal diapers disposal in the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve. Disposable diapers are increasingly popular within the Vhembe biosphere reserve. However, the disposal of these diapers in areas without access to solid waste management infrastructure has become a scourge upon, low-income communities, presenting a multitude of health and environmental risks. As such, indigenous knowledge seems to have potential to address this challenge. This is because indigenous methods for waste management are environmentally friendly and sustainable. Indigenous knowledge systems play a crucial role in communities worldwide. However, the indigenous knowledge in communities is rarely known as people are more exposed to modern culture. The obviatives of this study was to determine causes of informal diapers disposal and to determine ways of managing informal diaper disposal in indigenous communities in the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve. The findings of this study provided awareness on the importance of indigenous ways in managing informal diapers disposal.

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