What is the environmental impact of laundry and household cleaning products? Where does water go when it goes down the drain?
Laminated fabrics and causes of premature delamination
We explain the usage expectations for Polyurethane Laminate (PUL). Learn what does, and does not, cause premature delamination.
Selecting a laundry detergent for cloth nappies and general laundry
Worried about using ‘wrong’ or ‘harsh’ detergents on baby’s skin? Learn more about detergents, laundry boosters and optical brighteners.
How many nappies have you prevented going into landfill?
Use our calculator to figure out how many nappies you’ve saved from landfill and the amount of money you would have spent on disposables!
Compostable disposable nappies
What is the difference between degradable, biodegradable and compostable disposable nappies? Don’t get sucked into greenwashing, look for the compostable…
Using cloth with water restrictions
Our advice on using cloth nappies during water restrictions and drought.
Using essential oils with cloth wipes
We do not recommend using essential oils with cloth wipes. There is no way to conclusively know safe dosages, especially for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and infants.
Animal testing information
Animal testing relates to the use of animals in experiments and development projects usually to determine toxicity, dosing and/or efficacy…
Eczema and skin conditions
If your baby wears clothes washed in normal detergent without issue, their nappies can be washed in the same detergent. Studies of people with allergic contact dermatitis show no reaction to laundry products in nearly 100% of cases.
Septic systems
Many cloth nappy parents ask if they can use their regular laundry products with a septic system. The answer is yes!
Health Concerns of Disposable Nappies
Many people are concerned about using disposables part time in case the chemicals used to produce them are detrimental to…
Economics of cloth vs disposable nappies
Re-useable nappies are by far the better option when it comes to environmental sustainability, as well as for financial savings.
Environmental impact of detergent and laundry products
What is the environmental impact of laundry and household cleaning products products? Where does water go when it goes down the drain?
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