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Disposable diapers emit greenhouse gases in landfills. Disposable diapers produce methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. Most parents do not compost their diapers, so they end up in landfills.

Did you know? Each baby wearing disposable diapers creates about 1 Ton of toxic garbage over the course of two years. Make a better tomorrow ONE diaper change at a time! #clothdiapers #clothdiapering #clothdiaperingmama #clothdiaperingdad #reducereuserecycle #family #baby

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Fun Fact You should not whistle when you see the northern lights. The Sami people are indigenous to Norway, Sweden, northern Finland, and the Murmansk Oblast in Russia, and believe the northern lights are sent by their ancestors and must be treated with reverence.

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Dioxins in disposable nappies Dioxins are extremely toxic to humans and wildlife, wreaking havoc on our reproductive and immune systems. They can also disrupt development, interfere with hormones, and act as a potential trigger for some cancers.

Disposable diapers are not breathable and can lead to thrush and rashes due to their polymer inner's compounds. Make a better tomorrow ONE diaper change at a time! #clothdiapers #clothdiapering #clothdiaperingmama #clothdiaperingdad #reducereuserecycle #family #baby

Disposable diapers include a plastic outer layer and a water-absorbent polymer (plastic) gel within; they have very little to no ventilation.

Mercury can enter our water supplies when disposable nappies end up in the environment. This is how it can be consumed by our animals and ourselves, posing a health risk. #clothdiapers #clothdiapering #clothdiaperingmama #clothdiaperingdad #reducereuserecycle #family #baby

Mercury used in disposable nappies Did you know? Mercury poisoning can have serious health consequences, wreaking havoc on the nervous, digestive, and immune systems. Let alone the lungs, kidneys, eyes, and skin. This endangers both our wildlife and ourselves.

Disposable nappies, like disposable plates and other materials, can contaminate soil and water, endangering wildlife and contaminating our water systems. Make a better tomorrow ONE diaper change at a time! #clothdiapers #clothdiapering #clothdiaperingmama #clothdiaperingdad

Disposable nappies contain several chemicals that are harmful to our environment and children. When disposable nappies end up in landfills, these chemicals are released.

Babies wearing reusable diapers are less likely to get diaper rash, but many newborns are allergic to disposable diapers and wipes, which can be painful for them. #clothdiapers #clothdiapering #clothdiaperingmama #clothdiaperingdad #reducereuserecycle #family #baby

Reusable diapers are made of materials that are naturally breathable and kind to your baby's skin. PUL, a laminated fabric that is incredibly thin, breathable, and water resistant, is used to make the top layer. It is also quite adaptable.

Reusables are typically made of organic materials like cotton, hemp, and bamboo. The relaxed clothes you likely wear every day, such as t-shirts and jogging bottoms, is made of naturally extremely soft fibers.

Is there a garbage truck around these days that isn't loaded down with diapers? A diaper's unfortunate disposable nature have made them a serious threat ever since they were developed. Chemicals used in disposables can cause irritation to children's skin and well-being.

A million pounds of material are produced for one person alone each year, according to studies. Think for a moment about the waste you often make, including disposable diapers and plastic bags.

There are easy ways to adapt to a zero-waste lifestyle. Use cloth diapers instead of disposable ones.

Oil, plants, water, and energy are used to manufacture disposables, transport them to users, and process them at waste treatment facilities. Greenhouse gases are emitted from disposables, particularly when fossil fuels are used.