So i took a forestry course at school and there was an article about disposable diapers in it. Disposable diapers are one of the largest amounts of waste in landfills. The material doesn't break down. They cause more problems than just excess waste. The other wastes that they contain can cause the same problems that the run off from fertilized fields and manure that is washed away from cattle farms. If you are unfamiliar: the fertilizer and/or manure runs off of its original origin with the water that flows around the area from rain or farmers washing away manure. This contaminated water gets into rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams. When it gets there, plants like algae flourish. In the winter, all the algae dies off. This is referred to as "winterkill". Usually this doesn't cause any problems. But when there is an excess amount of algae, and it all dies in the winter, decomposers like bacteria that break down the algae are now breaking down A LOT of it, using up a whole lot of oxygen. The next spring, little oxygen is left. Therefore, fish and other aquatic organisms cannot grow and develop as well, and sometimes die. Diapers cause this problem too. The human waste gets into ground water and is washed into bodies of water. Causing an algae bloom, etc. Not only do they do that but they also contaminate drinking water. Harmful viruses and bacteria can develop in tossed out diapers. Also, making diapers uses more energy than making cloth diapers, and they consume more raw materials. Not to mention that the cost of disposable diapers can add up.

Many people won't use cloth diapers because they are considered to be dated, extra work, and not as convenient. So i guess poisoning the environment is a price to pay for all that, eh. C'MON!!! Personally, i think using a "dated" product that is less convenient and extra would be the price to pay for preserving the environment. Yes, they are an old product. But don't we already have styles of clothes that have made a comeback from the 70s and 80s. So there is really nothing to be concerned about in that area. And, they are not as inconvenient as some may think. They do leak a bit more, but you can buy waterproof liners for them, so there are less leaks with that. And the extra work, is definitely worth your contribution to preserving the environment AND saving money! Plus, you don't have to replace them after every use.