Would a biodegradable diaper be a better idea for today’s landfill waste stream?
Not really. Current landfill sites are operated as sealed environments with air and water flow restricted. Most materials require water and air to biodegrade. Waste is buried in this way to manage and capture the released green house gases and to minimize chemicals from leaching into the soil1. Operating a landfill in this way does allow the capture of methane gas which can be converted to energy. Kimberly-Clark (makers of HUGGIES® diapers) is currently using methane from a landfill at our Beech Island Manufacturing Facility. http://www.kimberly-clark.com/aboutus/Sustainability/sustainability_pg30.aspx This sealed landfill environment is today’s typical waste stream for disposing of consumer waste such as disposable diapers in the United States1. HUGGIES® Brand believes that the future development of new waste streams is key in reducing our reliance on landfills and the impact of all disposable waste on the environment. HUGGIES® Brand will continue to design products that are compatibl
