What diaper is best for the environment? From experts in the baby industry to leading environmentalists, there has been no shortage of opinion on what diaper has a less harmful impact on the environment.
Millions and millions of disposable diapers are thrown into landfills each year and take an average of 450n years for one to break down. Not to mention the large amount of human waste that contributes to groundwater issues.
Cloth diapers, then, seem like a perfect fix. They are reusable and are more convenient then ever. The materials being used are also more absorbent and come with better fasteners that help prevent leakage. The problem, however, is the fact that cloth diapers need to be cleaned! The amount of energy and water utilized in the cleaning of cloth diapers has been said to offset the positive impact on the environment.
So the cloth vs disposable diaper debate continues.
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