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Two college students in Kenya have come up with a novel way to help the environment: homemade diapers.
Cecilia Kahawa, 23, and Fridah Kathure, 22, of Nkabune Technical Training Institute in Meru say they came up with the idea last year after being asked to help people who couldn't afford commercial diapers, the New York Times reports.
"We settled on the reusable diapers to promote sustainable use of community resources and help those who can't afford to buy commercial ones," says Kahawa.
"These diapers are made through locally available materials such as old towels and cotton wool as the absorbent material that traps waste," she adds.
"We also use a waterproof material and a clip line to create a protective shield."
The diapers are meant for teenagers and elderly people who are facing various challenges that cause them to have incontinence or those who are bedridden, the elderly, and those who have conditions that affect movement and posture like cerebral palsy.
"It is estimated that Kenya generates between 3,000 to 4,000 tons of waste per day, the majority of which originates from urban areas," says Kahawa.
"These homemade diapers will help to reduce environmental pollution since they are reusable and are not disposed of after every use," she adds.
The students have already received orders from
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