Recycling of wastes as a strategy for environmental conservation in the Lake Victoria Basin: The case of women groups in Kisumu, Kenya
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Date
2008
Authors
Subbo, Wilfred K.
Moindi, Margaret N.
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Publisher
Academic Journals
Abstract
This paper examines the roles, opportunities and challenges that women groups in Kisumu City face as
they recycle polythene papers and water hyacinth plant materials to make various saleable products
such as bags, mats and baskets. The study objectives were: To analyze the roles of women groups in
environmental conservation; To examine the opportunities that the women groups had in the recycling
of polythene papers and water hyacinth plants; To examine the challenges faced by the women groups
in their recycling efforts; To analyze the policy implications of the recycling effort of the women groups
involved in environmental conservation. The study utilized the following methodologies, structured
interviews, participant observations, Key informants, focus group discussions. Thirty-five women
groups were analyzed. The findings indicate that recycling of polythene papers and water hyacinth
plants contribute to environmental conservation, as well presenting opportunities for the creation of
wealth among women in the groups.
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Environmental conservation, Recycling, Women groups, Roles, Opportunities
Citation
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Vol. 2 (10). pp. 318-325, October, 2008