Disposable diapers are made of plastic. One baby will use at least 3,800 diapers, which amounts to 715 pounds of plastic. Non-renewable. Non-biodegradable.
Snagged from a gDiapers email. Here's more:
What does it mean to be plastic-free?
Give it up for technology! But sometimes technology can be deceiving. For instance, did you know that disposable diapers are made of plastic? Sure they feel soft, not at all like plastic. And some of them aren’t white, looking more like paper. But it’s true. They’re still plastic. There are a lot of reasons why we’re not crazy about that. Here are a few:
Plastic doesn’t biodegrade. It’s not good for the earth.
Plastic doesn’t breathe. It’s not good for baby.
Plastic is non-renewable.
Dang I wish I had an adorable newborn in cloth picture to post here. Soon, friends! :)
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