Table 1.
Table showing the name of 10 kebeles along with the average weight of khat waste collected with the percentage of stems and leaves in KW.
| Sample Location | Average khat weight in g for 10 days (before chewing) | Average khat weight in g for 10 days (after chewing) | Average khat waste for 10 days after chewing (%) | KW % of stem | KW % of leave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gendekore | 486 | 370 | 76.13 | 73.07 | 26.92 |
| Megala | 630 | 392 | 62.22 | 74.63 | 25.36 |
| Legehare | 792 | 588.8 | 74.34 | 73.77 | 26.33 |
| Addis Ketema | 440 | 330 | 75.00 | 68.25 | 31.75 |
| Sabian | 380 | 228 | 60.00 | 68.18 | 31.82 |
| Kezira | 500 | 320 | 64.00 | 68.08 | 31.92 |
| Dippo | 500 | 350 | 70.00 | 60.00 | 40.00 |
| DDU | 270 | 180 | 66.67 | 64.10 | 35.90 |
| Melka | 570 | 326 | 57.19 | 66.15 | 33.85 |
| Goro | 350 | 210 | 60.00 | 78.57 | 21.43 |
| Total Average | 491.8 | 330.8 | 67.28 | 69.48 | 30.52 |
Source: quantitative study conducted during field survey of experimental study