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Traditional pottery practices in Northern Ghana contribute to sustainable production and environmental sustainability through the use of locally sourced materials and low-emission techniques. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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This research aims to evaluate the role of traditional pottery practices in environmental sustainability and cultural continuity in Northern Ghana.

February 28, 2026Discover EnvironmentOpen Access

Evaluating traditional pottery production techniques and environmental sustainability in Northern Ghana

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IYIbrahin YahayaTamale Teaching Hospital DADickson AdomINTI International University JAJoe Adu AgyemKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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Qualitative analysis examines how indigenous pottery contributes to sustainability, highlighting its cultural significance.

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This research aims to evaluate the role of traditional pottery practices in environmental sustainability and cultural continuity in Northern Ghana.
Qualitative research design employed
Data collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions
Field observations conducted with 30 purposively selected potters from several regions in Northern Ghana
Traditional production techniques demonstrate significant ecological value
Intergenerational knowledge transmission is vital for cultural continuity
Artisans are adapting to modernization while maintaining sustainable practices
Emerging practices include clay recycling and the use of eco-friendly materials

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Yahaya et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a287350a974eb0d3c02af3 https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-026-00612-8

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