The Best Biodegradable Disposable Diapers
Biodegradable diapers work much like regular cloth or disposable diapers to contain wet and solid messes to be flushed, composted or thrown away in the garbage. Some diaper liners are better for use in septic systems while others are cheaper or simpler to use. Choose a biodegradable disposable diaper that works with your lifestyle to effortlessly make your contribution to saving the planet.
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gDiapers
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gDiapers were created with the option of using a biodegradable diaper covered by gPants diaper covers to create a new option for parents debating between cloth and disposable diapers. Plastic-free wet gDiapers inserts are made of wood fluff pulp, sodium polyacrylate and cellulose rayon. Compost wet gDiapers in your regular garden compost, flush when soiled with solid waste, or even throw them away in the regular garbage. gDiapers are certified cradle-to-cradle, meaning that all of their materials are promised to be either neutral or good for the Earth. gDiapers are 100% biodegradable when wet and break down much faster than regular disposable diapers in a landfill.
Kushies
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If you are looking for an economical and simple biodegradable diaper, consider using Kushies flushable/biodegradable diaper liner. Kushies liners are sold in rolls of 100 sheets and can be used to line cloth or disposable diapers to catch solid waste and absorb wetness to keep diapers fresher longer. Avoid using Kushies if you have a septic tank, but otherwise flush liners or dispose in the garbage.
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Bummis
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Bummis Bio-Soft liners are designed to help parents make the leap into cloth diapering by lining with this flushable, biodegradable liner made of viscose rayon, a natural cellulosic fibre. They dispense easily from a roll of 100 and are available in two different sizes to customize their fit to your baby. When you are ready to change your baby, remove the liner from the diaper and place in the toilet. Let the liner absorb water and start to break down before flushing into a septic tank. Very old or sensitive septic systems may become clogged by Bummis liners, but they are designed for flushing in healthy septic tanks.
Imse Vimse
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If you aren't worried about a septic tank and are more concerned about ease of use and stay-dry effect, try Imse Vimse pre-cut sheets sold in packs of 100. Pull a sheet free with just one hand while you keep your baby and his mess contained with the other, especially in public restrooms where you need all the help you can get. While Imse Vimse liners are not absorbent, they do provide a barrier between the baby and his diaper to help keep his skin drier for longer. As a paper product, Imse Vimse liners biodegrade much more quickly than typical polypropylene liners.
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