Families waste over 600 gallons of water a year on disposable diapers. The prevailing narrative that cloth diapers are always cheaper and greener is a simplification. While disposables consume that volume of water, cloth diapers also require washing and drying, which consume water and energy. A cost comparison must account for the number of diapers used, washing frequency, water efficiency of the washing machine, and whether a dryer is used. In many households that wash in cold water and use a high-efficiency machine, cloth can match or beat disposables in cost and water use, but for others the disposable option may have a lower overall footprint. The key is to evaluate the specific usage patterns rather than rely on a blanket claim.
Annabel Baker
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