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  Common Sense

  Thank you 'happynappy' for finding that link that shows the patent problems with the LCA report.

  When I read this Ask Umbra post I couldn't believe my eyes. It simply goes against common sense to say that cloth nappies are just as bad as disposable nappies. I mean, come on! At a stretch we could say that wearing disposable underwear has the same environmental impact as wearing cloth underwear.

  I read the study - so incredulous I was - and early on started raising my eyebrows. By section 3.2.1 I was laughing out loud.

  I know it's cliche but indulge me. That study was the epitome of the quote, "there are lies, damn lies and statistics."

  Simple common sense says that if you reuse things, especially non-biodegradable expensive things, you're doing yourself and the environment a favour. Of course you still have to be careful by washing at temps below 60 C and using environmental detergents and line dry. Using rice paper with cloth nappies (no it's not that uncomfortable, try it and compare it with wearing a disposable nappy) also means you don't have to wash nappies as often.

  Cloth nappies aren't perfect but they ARE better than disposables  in terms of saving money and being friendly to the environment. Anybody or company who says otherwise has other agenda, period.

  And hey, Umbra, I love this column but next time try use several sources of research rather than just one study ; )On Umbra on the never-ending diaper ado posted 1 year, 5 months ago 25 Responses