Dirty Diapers Used To Grow Mushrooms 97
Zothecula writes While their contents might be considered an environmental hazard by many, disposable diapers themselves pose a more significant problem for the environment. According to the EPA, the average baby will work their way through 8,000 of them before they end up in landfill where they'll take centuries to break down. In an effort to reduce the problem, scientists at Mexico's Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapotzalco (UAM-A), have turned used diapers to the task of growing mushrooms.
Force the manufacturer to take them back (Score:2, Interesting)
And to recycle them in a sustainable way. Problem solved. In general, I think that should be the case for a lot of things.