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Photograph by Kyle Chesser
Many busy parents choose traditional disposable diapers because they don't know how much cloth diapers have changed since our mothers and grandmothers used them.
Today, modern cloth diaper systems and cloth diaper covers are waterproof, stain resistant, and extremely easy to use and clean. According to the Real Diaper Association, over 92% of all single-use diapers end up in a landfill. Disposable diapers are the third largest single consumer item in landfills, and represent about 4% of solid waste. It is estimated that paper diapers take about 250 to 500 years to decompose.
The environmental toll from disposable diapers is not just the amount of waste. Manufacturing those diapers requires a huge resource cost: Over 300 pounds of wood, 50 pounds of petroleum, and 20 pounds of chlorine are used to produce disposable diapers for just one baby each year.
By switching to a cloth diapering system, you can make your baby feel good, and save the environment and your pocket book at the same time!
Find cloth or other eco-friendly diapers at these local stores:
Babycoo, Los Gatos
Tiny Tots, Campbell
Whole Foods Market
Local compostable diaper service
