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Adult cloth diapers: a more sustainable alternative?

Cloth diapers aren't just for babies! More and more adults, whether they're concerned about incontinence, committed to an eco-friendly approach, or part of the ABDL community, are becoming interested in reusable diapers. And for good reason: they offer a much more environmentally friendly solution than disposable diapers... provided they're used properly.

According to a report by ADEME (Agency for Ecological Transition), a child uses on average 3,800 disposable diapers to cleanliness, which represents a mountain of waste. In comparison, around thirty washable diapers are enough… but they need to be washed often, which involves water and energy consumption.

The analysis shows that both types of diapers have a generally equivalent environmental impactDisposable diapers are more waste-intensive and cost more to manufacture. Reusable diapers consume more water and electricity... unless they are washed properly (at 60°C, in a full load, without a dryer, etc.) and used for several years or for several people.

Read the full summary from ADEME here or on their siteSource: ADEME, technical sheet – June 2012

My video: “Adult Cloth Diapers, The Complete Guide”

In this video, I present to you ABDL washable diapers, their advantages, their limits, the models that I have tested, and how to use them properly if you are in an ecological approach or playful. Because yes, even in the ABDL universe, we can take care of the planet 😉