90 mothers join nappy waste fight
Ninety mothers in Namibia's Kavango East region have received reusable cloth nappy kits as part of a new environmental initiative. The project aims to reduce disposable waste in the Kavango River ecosystem while helping families lower their household expenses.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses the intersection of environmental conservation and economic relief for rural communities, providing a sustainable model for waste management.
Ninety mothers and caregivers at Kamutjonga village near Divundu in the Kavango East region have received reusable cloth nappy starter kits as part of an initiative aimed at reducing disposable nappy waste.
The Kavango Cares Reusable Cloth Nappy Project, launched by the Kavango Wilderness Project (KWP), seeks to provide families with an alternative to disposable nappies while helping them reduce household expenses.
The project was developed in response to concerns about disposable nappy waste at Kamutjonga and surrounding areas, including communities and environments connected to the Kavango River.
“By providing an alternative that can be washed and reused, we hope to reduce disposable nappy waste while potentially reducing the ongoing cost of nappies for families,” the KWP said last week.
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