Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)
Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions for Medical Supplies in East Africa: Adoption and Environmental Impact Assessment in Equatorial Guinea
Abstract
Medical supplies in East Africa often use non-biodegradable packaging that leads to environmental degradation. In Equatorial Guinea, this issue is particularly pressing due to limited waste management infrastructure. A mixed-methods approach combining surveys with case studies was employed. Quantitative data on user preferences were collected from a sample of healthcare facilities, while qualitative insights were gathered through interviews with stakeholders. The adoption rate for biodegradable packaging solutions among surveyed facilities is 35%, indicating room for improvement despite growing environmental awareness. While initial uptake is positive, the current low rates suggest a need for enhanced policy support and further education on the benefits of eco-friendly materials. Implementing targeted educational campaigns and offering financial incentives to healthcare providers could accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging solutions. Eco-Friendly Packaging, Medical Supplies, East Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Waste Management Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
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