A baby uses use more than 5000 nappies until it is two years old. Nappies take around 500 years to biodegrade.
There is more than one re-usable nappy option
On average women use 12,000 tampons or pads, costing thousands of dollars over a lifetime. 10 years = 1 menstrual cup (depending on model). 1 cup = costs between $25.00 - $65.00
Kate Meads and her son Daniel
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