Hi everyone,
As a new mom, I have been using disposable diapers for my baby for the past six months. But now, I am concerned about how to dispose of them properly. I don't want to contribute to the increasing amount of waste in landfills, and I've heard that disposable diapers can take hundreds of years to decompose. So, I wanted to know if there is any proper way to dispose of or recycle used disposable diapers.
I would appreciate any advice or suggestions from experienced parents who have found an eco-friendly solution to this problem. Thank you in advance!

Hello to all the new parents out there,
When my first child was born, I was also concerned about the impact of disposable diapers on the environment. I researched and found that there was a diaper composting program in my area.
The program worked by placing disposable diapers in a special compost bin distributed by the program organizers. The bin was then collected weekly, and the diapers were taken to a facility where they were processed into compost. I found this to be a convenient and hassle-free way to dispose of used diapers without worrying about their impact on the environment.
However, composting programs like these may not be available in all areas, or there may be fees associated with them. So, another eco-friendly option is to use hybrid diapers which combine the convenience of disposable diapers with the sustainability of cloth diapers.
Hybrid diapers consist of a cloth shell and a disposable insert, which can be flushed or composted. Inserts are usually made of eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, cotton, or hemp, and are free of harsh chemicals found in regular disposable diapers. I have found this option to be the best of both worlds as it's convenient and easy to use, and the hybrid diapers are reusable and reduce the amount of waste.
I hope these suggestions help you make the best choice for you and your baby.