Disposable Bio-Nappys'
Biodegradable Disposable Diapers: The Happy Nappys' For Our Planet. No Plastic.
Disposable Diapers first came into the world somewhere between 1930 and 1950, developed around the same time, in both Europe and North America. The history in a fascinating one. Prior to that, clothe diapers were of course the norm, but few realized that even traditional cloth diapers, as we're familiar with today, were not actually around until sometime in the 1800s, with the emergence of cheaply manufactured cotton.
Before then, the history of swaddling practices is even more interesting, and as varied as we can imagine. But here we are today, landfills bulging with a swell of ever increasing piles of disposable diapers, along with those originals, first deposited in the garbage heap back in the 1930s or so. They will still be there, hundreds of years from now. Good thing we can now make the shift to an eco-friendly disposable.
It’s true, that today disposable baby diapers occupy anywhere from 7 to 40% of land fill space. That’s a lot of diapers! But the good news is we have choices that are better for our babies’ bums sensitive skin and better for our planet. Let's have a look at the most eco-friendly disposables available today.
Dyper makes among some of the best disposable bio-diapers currently on the market . Almost 100% biodegradable bamboo diapers. This means that you can do your part for the planet without sacrificing softness, absorbency, or reliability. Dyper also offers a monthly subscription plan so you can get your diapers delivered right to your door with no hassle. Plus, they offer an eco-friendly diaper pail option so you don’t have to worry about those pesky germs and smells coming back around.
Ecoriginals, an Australia based company, also make 100% plant based disposable biodegradable diapers.
Eco by Naty, a company first started in Sweden, makes plastic free eco-friendly diapers too! Buying biodegradable diapers is always better for baby's skin. From newborn to potty training Amazon has a disposable biodegradable option for you.
Some brands may NOT be among the best eco-friendly diapers. Some made with materials NOT completely biodegradable. Andy Pandy diapers list their product at 87%, and ATTITUDE at only 50% while Nest may be plant based diapers but with no percentage given. Perhaps just a labeling problem but we don't know. It's hard for some companies to get around the use of some percentage of plastic for liners and elastic. But the more we can push diaper brands to do so by our choices, and to be clear about their material, the closer we are to a plastic free planet. Natural rubbers and other plant resins are obvious alternatives.
Bamboo Nature make Jumbo size overnight bamboo diaper, in addition to other sizes.
Soho does as well. (though possibly not disposable?) Diaper manufacturers like these have managed to produce eco-friendly diapers entirely from sustainable plant material. Counted among the best biodegradable diapers available are those sourced from bamboo. Chorine free viscous that is hygienic and soft. Although Joonya, another Australian brand, makes a non toxic, eco-friendly diaper out of organic cotton.
Believe and Earth Eden are included in brands making great strides, sustainable, chlorine free, fragrance, free hypoallergenic for a baby's sensitive skin. Totally chlorine free and counted among the most eco-friendly diapers on the market.
Our Natures Babies are especially for newborns.
Seventh Generation Is Also A Good Choice. The Seventh Generation brand has been around for over 30 years now, and they make great environmentally friendly disposable diapers as well as other eco-friendly products. Their diapers are made with sustainably sourced materials like fluff pulp, wood pulp, and polymers that are designed to be gentle on sensitive baby skin while still being comfortable and absorbent. And the best part? They’re completely free from fragrances and dyes, making them even more eco-friendly than other options on the market today.
By contrast, Honest Brand, although well known and normally trusted unfortunately use Plastic (Polyethylene & Polypropylene and spandex) A shame because PLA (plant based layers) come from wood pulp of forests carefully managed. Hopefully this brand and others will come to realize that no plastic polymers are needed whatsoever in the making of disposable baby nappys'. If it can't biodegrade completely, leaving no microplastic trace, it can lose the label of eco-friendly.
Biodegradable Disposable Diaper Liners:
Our choices here are many. No doubt easier to manufacture than an entire diaper, liners nonetheless account for considerable waste. Meant initially to be used in conjunction with cloth diapers, they are often useful additions to the new completely biodegradable disposable diaper. You know what to look for, no polyesters, polyethylenes, polypropylenes, latex polymers or other disguised plastics whatsoever. Some of the most notable biodegradable disposable baby diaper liners are,Leekalos and Ravel
100% bamboo viscous, no chorine or other harsh chemicals. Easy to use, fun and flushable. Bluesnail makes disposable bamboo liners as does Bumkins No toxic chemicals or plastics.
Flushable along with fun patterns and colors. Completely free of chorine and other chemicals means less chance of diaper rash. The biodegradable materials that make up eco-friendly diapers makes them more breathable.
Sustainable diapers were a long time coming but finally here. And just as affordable as the traditional disposable diaper. Alvababy, another natural bamboo, fragrance free, chorine free option, as is JM disposable and Naturally Natures.
Not to forget Osocosy or Kawaii. Your choices when it comes to biodegradable baby liners are indeed many and growing, as we hope the biodegradable diaper market will. The wave of the future in our quest for a planet free from its choking plastic waste. Every day it gets better, with a hope to soon update this Amazon list for biodegradable diaper brands.
Best Biodegradable Baby Wipes
Of course it won't do to clean your baby's bum with nothing but the best, so consider these all natural, non plastic completely biodegradable baby bum wipes, one from another small business in New Zealand. Made with the very best ingredients for those very sensitive baby areas.
Go Wipes compare Water Wipes
Mum and You makes 100% plastic free wipes. Ecoriginals has some to go with their diapers. Compare them to Baby Green Wipes
Baby Green wipes compare Ecoriginals
Mum and You registered plastic free, compostable Vegan in recycled packaging. All are an excellent choices, referred to as water wipes, made up of over 90% water, what could be better in helping to prevent the dreaded diaper rash.
Of course, reusable cloth diapers will biodegrade, after many washings, in the end finding its way to the rubbish bin. But our busy, single use world, we can do a better job of making sure the eco-friendly disposable diapers we buy today return entirely to the biomass, instead of accumulating in landfills along with those still with us from the 1930s No matter which choice you go with, make it a environmentally friendly improvement over traditional non-biodegradable options out there today. Within a generation, we can change the world we live in to a model of zero waste. Our baby's bum will be the better for it, as will the planet they will grow up to inherit. By making biodegradable choices whenever possible, and with all these great options available it's never been easier (or cuter!) to make environmentally conscious decisions when it comes to diapering our little ones!
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FAQs
Can regular plastic diaper be recycled?
Technically possible but the problem comes with separating absorbant hygiene products from the rest of the waste. Such a project is often cost prohibitive.
Can't plastic diapers just be burned?
Not a good idea in an uncontrolled environment. Disposable plastic diapers, when incinerated, produce unusual and uniquely toxic emission products.
Can biodegradable diapers be composted?
Yes they can! Not only can this material be turned to soil under proper sterilizing temperatures, but also any organic waste can be used in biogasification and energy production!
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