Right now, more adult incontinence products than baby nappies go to landfill. By 2030, it could be ten times higher
- Written by: Beth Rounsefell, Casual Academic, The University of Queensland
ShutterstockMany parents worry about the waste created by disposable nappies.
But while baby nappy waste is well known, there’s a hidden waste stream that our research has found is actually a bigger issue. More adult incontinence products go to landfill than baby nappies in Australia.
Adult incontinence is often underreported and undertreated....