Assessment of Alternatives to Single-Use Disposable Diapers. Volume 5: Guidance for Communities and Private Sector

Abstract

Single-use disposable diapers have been identified as a waste issue in Pacific countries, both in landfills and as a commonly littered item. The Pacific faces challenges: attempting to reduce environmental risks from the disposal of single-use disposable diapers, while balancing the social and economic benefits that single-use disposable diapers bring.