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The Hidden Cost Of Disposing A Disposable

A few weeks ago, Liz Turrigiano, the Co-Founder of Esembly cloth diapers took this photo. This was a truck that she was stuck behind as she was driving with her daughter. In telling this story, she talks about how this moment brought up lots of questions about what happens to our garbage once it's picked up from the curb.

This got Liz to thinking and researching and it got me looking for some facts and numbers too that I wanted to share with you.

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Tips To Help Our Earth - Earth Day 2023
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide today, April 22nd, to raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection and sustainability. This day serves as a reminder for all of us individually to take action to help our planet as...
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PRESS RELEASE: Kanga Care LLC and Bungies Diapers LLC Enter into Patent Licensing Agreement
BIG NEWS in the cloth diapering industry just broke! If you've been following me at all for a while you'll know that coming from a patent and trademark background, I'm very passionate about copied patents and infringed trademarks and I make...
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Earth Day Sales 2023
The two biggest sales of the year in the cloth diaper world are Earth Day and Black Friday and since it's April, it's EARTH DAY TIME! Some of our brands ONLY go on sale at these times - I'm lookin' at you...
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Everything I Wish I Knew Before I Started Cloth Diapering
I will call this post 'Everything I wish I knew', but really it's also a post about cloth diapering for beginners or anyone new to cloth who's just starting out.

Cloth diapering can seem like an overwhelming undertaking, especially for new parents. There are so many different kinds, many price points, fabric differences and of course people's opinions about which one is the best. However, with a bit of research and preparation, it can be a rewarding and eco-friendly alternative to disposable diapering. As a family who has cloth diapered all their children, I have compiled a list of everything I wish I knew before I started cloth diapering in the hopes that it might make it easier for you.

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Myths I Had About Cloth Diapers Before I Actually Tried Them
If you're a new parent or soon-to-be parent, you might have heard of cloth diapers as an alternative to disposable ones. Maybe you've even considered using them yourself, but have been hesitant because of the myths and misconceptions that surround them. As someone who was in your shoes not too long ago, I can relate. Before I actually tried cloth diapers, I had a lot of preconceived notions about them that made me reluctant to give them a chance. It was great for other parents to choose cloth, but not me.
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How To Sun Your Diapers To Remove Stains
Direct sunlight is a very powerful, natural, safe and FREE way to remove stains. Are you surprised? All you need to do is wash your diapers as you normally would, and then lay them out wet in the sun to dry for several hours. The UV rays from the sun will naturally bleach out any stains and leave your diapers looking bright and fresh. It's really quite amazing how well this works.
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What is OEKO-TEX Certification All About
OEKO-TEX certification is a globally recognized certification system for textile and leather products that independently ensures the products are free from harmful substances. The certification system was developed in Europe in 1992 and has since become an internationally recognized standard for textile safety.
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What Does CPSIA Certified Mean
Have you ever heard the term CPSIA Certified or CPSIA Compliant when it comes to purchasing cloth diapers or children's goods?

CPSIA stands for the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which is a federal law in the United States that was enacted in 2008 to improve the safety of consumer products, including children's products. It is the job of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to enforce the CPSIA requirements.
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