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Are Cloth Diapers Truly a Greener Choice?

September 4, 2012 by Anne Marie 49 Comments

Have you ever heard someone say that cloth diapers really aren't as "green" as people claim? After all, what about all the pesticides used to grow cotton? Or the water and energy it takes to get them clean? I did a little bit of research to see if the environmental benefits of cloth outpace disposables. #1 Disposable diapers require more resources and energy to manufacture than cloth diapers. This is true even when you factor in the water and energy needed to grow natural fibers and Continue Reading

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