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The World’s First Flushable Diapers: gDiapers

November 7, 2005 by Justin Thomas 14 Comments

gDiapers are innovative diapers invented by a husband and wife team from Australia. They are being billed as the first flushable diapers, and will soon be available in the U.S. The system consists of an outer shell (similar to a diaper wrap), an absorbent flushable insert, and a nylon snap-in liner. The whole ensemble comes… [Continue Reading]

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Cellophane: Retro-Metaefficient

November 2, 2004 by Justin Thomas 4 Comments

Cellophane is a natural polymer made from cellulose, a component of trees and plants. We like it because it is completely biodegradable and can be made from renewable sources. It is impermeable to air, grease and bacteria. It was used widely for packaging food until the 1960s when it was replaced by a plastic substitute… [Continue Reading]