This question, or similar ones, has been posed to me many times, revealing a common misunderstanding of the actual situation. The forests used for cellulose production are among the best-managed natural resources on our planet. With each passing year, the pine forests designated for pulp are not only preserved but are expanding. This growth is because these forests represent a viable business; those managing them ensure the business remains profitable for the long term. Thousands earn their livelihood by smartly utilizing these resources, just as farmers meticulously care for their land. Opposing pulp usage is as unreasonable as opposing agricultural farming.

Did you know that those responsible for these forests plant more trees than they cut down? A common mistake is to confuse forests used for pulp production with rainforests.

I am firmly against the uncontrolled exploitation of our precious rainforests. Having three children, I aspire for them to enjoy life and inherit a better “spaceship earth” — a vision inspired by my experience at Epcot. This is not just for my children but also for their great-grandchildren and future generations.

To learn more about the impact of disposable diapers on the environment, please follow this link: Edana.

Disposable Diapers – No Worse for the Environment Than Cloth Diapers

A government-commissioned life cycle assessment (LCA), coordinated by the UK Environment Agency and published on May 18, 2005, independently confirms that disposable diapers do not have a greater environmental impact than cloth diapers.

[http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/857406/1072214/]