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Japanese Towns Pioneer Diaper Recycling, Turning Waste Into New Resources
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Facing a full landfill by 2004, two Japanese municipalities developed an innovative recycling process to transform used diapers into new ones and other useful materials. This creative solution not only extended their landfill's life but also pioneered a practical method for managing one of the world's most challenging waste streams.
Facing a full landfill by 2004, two Japanese municipalities developed an innovative recycling process to transform used diapers into new ones and other useful materials. This creative solution not only extended their landfill’s life but also pioneered a practical method for managing one of the world’s most challenging waste streams.