Common environment myths

Disposable nappies are filling up landfills.

WRONG!

Nappies actually only make up around 1% of landfill waste, and just 3% of average domestic waste. And, in terms of all solid waste generated in Australia, nappies make up one part in 10,000!

Find out more about nappies and landfill.

Nappies are contaminating landfill and nearby areas.

WRONG!

Some people have expressed concern over the impact of faecal matter in nappies in landfill.

Independent tests have repeatedly demonstrated that there is no hazard to public health resulting from nappy disposal in household waste.

Find out more about nappies and landfill safety.

Cloth nappies are better for the environment.

WRONG!

Numerous independent studies have found that there is no difference in the total environmental impact of cloth over disposable nappies. Cloth nappies require significant resources in manufacture and laundering.

Find out more about disposable vs cloth nappies.

Recycled paper and fibre is good and the best environmental choice for everything.

NOT ALWAYS!

To use recycled fibre for tissue and personal hygiene products would require large amounts of energy and chemicals, and would generate large amounts of waste and sludge.

See why KCA uses renewable rather than recycled fibres.