Disposable diapers are one of those things that most greenies love to hate. But they're still a common element in many people's household waste—even many reusable diaper advocates will occasionally ...

Unable to afford the $18 a week it takes to keep a baby in clean disposable diapers, many parents living in poverty have taken to reusing dirty ones. This sad state of affairs led Joanne Goldblum, who ...

I have a dirty secret, one that is bad for both the environment and my bank account (but good for me). I confess: I use disposable diapers and I would NEVER use cloth diapers. Before I had kids, I had ...

Tossing a dirty diaper seems simple enough: Chucking it anywhere that’s far away from you is clearly the most convenient option. Unfortunately, the most convenient option often conflicts with basic ...

Parents are putting their babies’ dirty diapers in the mailbox — for the sake of the environment. Subscription-based baby-care company Dyper, which introduced their biodegrade bamboo diaper in 2018, ...

Mushrooms could cut disposable diaper waste by 80 percent, researchers say. September 04, 2014— -- Mexican scientists say edible fungus grown in dirty diapers could cut nappy waste by more than ...

Seeing himself as a revolutionary in the trash-hauling world, Nazareth Chobanian wants to explore a new avenue in recycling. Chobanian reasons that the country has become accustomed to recycling and ...

It is estimated that disposable diapers can cost up to $100 a month for one baby. On average, a newborn goes through eight to 10 diapers a day, said Melinda Ohlemiller, CEO of Nurses for Newborns.

When it comes to babies, there are countless decisions ahead of you — down to the type of diapers you’ll use. There are pros and cons of each, but it ultimately boils down to your lifestyle and ...

Scientists are wielding a surprising resource to build houses cheaper and more sustainably: Used, albeit smelly, baby diapers. The team suggests that used diapers can be shredded and cleaned and still ...

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