Common environment myths

Disposable nappies are filling up landfills

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

Nappies are contaminating landfill and nearby areas

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.

Reusable nappies are better for the environment

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

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

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 Kimberly-Clark Australia uses renewable rather than recycled fibres.