How to tackle the world’s growing diaper waste crisis

Absorbent hygiene products, such as disposable nappies, account for between 160 million and 200 million tonnes of waste each year, globally, with a new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) exploring how coordinated action can reduce the environmental impact of said products.

Absorbent hygiene products, such as disposable diapers and nappies, account for between 160 million and 200 million tonnes of waste each year, globally, with a new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) exploring how coordinated acti...

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