What components of a disposable nappy and/or adult incontinence product are recyclable?
The modern disposable diaper consists of three components: mixed plastic, wood pulp and super absorbent gel polymers. Mixed plastic makes up the diaper’s inner and outer layers. Wood pulp, inside the diaper, cushions and wicks moisture away from the skin and towards the diaper’s inner core. Super absorbent polymers, gel-like capsules, are located in the inner core, swelling and absorbing moisture. All these individual components of a disposable diaper can and should be recycled, effectively preventing an endless stream of negative environmental impacts associated with the disposal of diapers.
