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450 Billion Disposable Diapers a Year

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“The facts are staggering. Studies have shown an infant goes through between 7,000 and 8,000 diaper changes before entering potty training. World Watch estimates 450 billion disposable diapers are used each year and contribute nearly 77 million tons of waste to landfills. Even worse, a disposable diaper normally made out of plastics takes around 500 years to degrade.

A number of companies have created “earth-friendly” diapers however there are varying opinions on how earth friendly these diapers actually are.”

The article goes on to critique some new brand of disposable diapers such as gDiapers and Safeties Nature Nappy . I believe that absolutely anything is an improvement over grocery store disposable diapers which are appalling for both the baby and the environment. While the new versions are a much needed improvement, they are still not the ideal solution.

Babies do not need to wear diapers at all. It is not necessary or natural for babies to sit in their own waste. While some parents argue that they are too busy to pay attention to their babies, holding your infant over a receptacle is less inconvenient than the physical time and effort required to change six to ten diapers a day.

I love the sustainableisgood blog but I do wish they would have considered the most eco and baby friendly option of all. Learn more at www.sustainableisgood.com

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  1. Sustainable is good? You better believe it. We need sustainable if we are going to give a planet to our children at all. Staggering figures regarding baby waste.

    Posted by CD Junior | September 16, 2008,

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