22/03/2024
Landfill statistics for nappies/diapers are astonishing: 90%+ of disposable diapers end up as landfill; families with diaper wearing children: ~50% of household waste is diapers; they take 500yrs to decompose. All innovations here is very welcome
Our Huggies® brand in the U.S. is partnering with select childcare centers in the Boston area to launch a pilot program converting diaper waste to sustainable energy. Over the next year, the program is estimated to result in thousands of pounds of trash diverted from local landfills and generated into electricity, heat or fuel.
Waste-to-Energy technology, a process managed by our partners at Covanta, offsets the use of fossil fuels and reduces carbon emissions and methane generation from landfills at many facilities around North America, including the local Boston area. Waste-to-Energy takes non-hazardous waste – otherwise destined for landfills – and combusts it, generating steam for electricity production. The resulting ash is also processed to recover metal for recycling while all gases are collected, filtered and cleaned to minimize environmental impact.
The program is part of Kimberly-Clark’s commitment to helping consumers make sustainable choices with high-quality products that contribute to a healthier planet.
