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The Great Diaper Debate: Comparing the Environmental Impact of “Eco-Friendly” Diapers
The Great Diaper Debate: Comparing the Environmental Impact of “Eco-Friendly” Diapers
I knew going into having a baby that the mountains of diapers would horrify me from both a personal hygiene and environmental perspective. I also knew that I wasn’t game for potty-training-at-birth philosophies. Sure enough, if I calculate how many diapers I’ve changed for my now ...
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The Great Diaper Debate: Comparing the Environmental Impact of “Eco-Friendly” Diapers
Green Options — ... I also knew that I wasn’t game for potty-training-at-birth philosophies. Sure enough, if I calculate how many diapers I’ve changed for my now 15 month old, I’m horrified. Two months before I gave birth to my baby girl I did some research on which diapers would have the least amount of environmental impact. Traditional, “non-eco” disposables were never even an option…I was interested only in comparing “eco” choices. Read more of this story » ...

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