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Disposable Diapers Pack

Pack of 84

2940
g
Total plastic weight

Each child uses ~6,000 disposables. The plastic-and-pulp composite makes them unrecyclable and they are the third-largest landfill stream by volume.

0%
Recycle probability
500
Years to decompose
Disposable Diapers Pack

Material breakdown

4 components
  • PP outer + tabs1260g
  • PE backsheet840g
  • SAP absorbent core700g
  • LDPE pack film140g

Production footprint

Per unit
8820L
Water to produce
35.29kWh
Electricity to produce

Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.

Lower-impact alternatives

  • Bamboo and FSC Pulp Compostable Diapers
    Fully biodegradable materials with plant-based starch film packaging.
    0g
    plastic
  • Paper-Packaged Cotton/Pulp Hybrid Diapers
    Outer packaging replaced with reinforced FSC paper-based wrap.
    350g
    plastic
  • Reusable Cloth Diapers with Recycled TPU
    Long-life washable system, minimal plastic content per 100 uses.
    45g
    plastic
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