Friday, April 18, 2008

The bottom line

Photograph: Getty Images
Photograph: Getty Images

The Disposable Nappy Industry Association launched a pre-emptive strike last week against Real Nappy Week, which begins today, saying, in effect, that disposable nappies are no worse for the environment than the much-feted reusable nappies, writes Adharanand Finn.

It's a fierce debate that has been raging for some time, with both camps shaking their heads in disbelief at the claims of the other.

However, the clear, hands-down winner in the protecting the environment stakes is a rarely mentioned alternative called elimination communication, otherwise known as not using nappies at all.

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