PEDIATRICS Vol. 84 No. 1 July 1989, pp. A24
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DIAPER DISPOSAL WITH A CONSCIENCE

J. F. L. MD

Socially conscious parents . . . can now throw away their guilt along with the baby's disposable diapers.

A biodegradable diaper is being marketed by a Brookline, Mass., company, Eco-Matrix. . . . Eco-Matrix says parents can put the diapers, Nappies, in the garbage without fear that their convenience is degrading the environment.

Nappies were developed by Dafoe & Dafoe of Brantford, Ontario. Because of the development of a special plastic that is bonded to vegetable oil and to a cornstarch derivative, Nappies break down in two to seven years depending on environmental conditions. . . . The plastic outside liner on non-biodegradable diapers has a life of 300 to 500 years.

Nappies cost about $8.99 for 48 medium-sized diapers or 32 large ones.