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01-10-2012 | Poster presentation
Can the recycling of LLIN reduce their coverage and use? Social, cultural and ethical aspects of LLIN life cycle management: exploratory qualitative data from Madagascar
Authors:
Ambinina Ramanantsoa, Rindra Rahenintsoa, Sarah Hoibak, Harilala Ranaivoharimina, Marthe Delphine Rahelimalala, Avotiana Rakotomanga, Alyssa Finlay, Joan Muela Ribera, Susanna Hausmann-Muela, Elizabeth Toomer, Koen Peeters Grietens
Published in:
Malaria Journal
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Special Issue 1/2012
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Excerpt
There is growing awareness of the likely impact of increased numbers of LLIN on the environment, if not disposed of or recycled appropriately. The WHO and UNEP initiated a pilot study to identify and assess the feasibility of environmentally-sound and cost-effective options for collection, recycling and disposal of LLIN. In this context, several studies were conducted in rural Madagascar whereby 22,559 used bed nets were collected for recycling. A social science study was carried out to provide preliminary data on socio-cultural factors related to the collection and replacement of LLIN for disposal or recycling. …
