What Is the Future Outlook of Diapers?

Mass production of biodegradable diapers due to increased demand. The increased need is attributed to the awareness of the negative impact of single-use, non-biodegradable diapers on the environment and the rise in cases of skin allergies caused by single-use diapers (Cision,2021).
Production of green diapers that are partially biodegradable and contain less plastic.
Production of hybrid diapers that are a cross between fitted disposable diapers and cloth diapers. They contain disposable inserts and a waterproof layer, decreasing the amount of waste being disposed into landfills.
Production of superabsorbent bio-polymers that are biodegradable and have improved absorption.
Application of nanotechnology to make flushable disposable diapers made from nanoparticles and jellyfish.
High preference for cloth diapers due to the high cost of biodegradable diapers and increased awareness of the harmful effects of single-use diapers on the environment.
Growth of diaper disposal services to prevent the disposal of diapers in landfills. The benefits include picking up used diapers and disposing of them in compost sites.
Increased demand for washable diapers to reduce the accumulation of diapers in landfills.
Regulating the production of single-use diapers by restricting their sale, forcing manufacturers to focus on producing non-biodegradable diapers.
Weekly at-home composting programs to avoid the pile-up of used diapers in homes.
Recycling diapers. According to McIntyre (2021), Japan has already embraced the idea of recycling diapers by constructing diaper recycling facilities and partnering with nursing homes and daycares to collect diapers. The recycling facilities then turn the used diapers into new diapers.
There has been a rise in the number of diaper recycling bins to collect used diapers and dispose of them in compost to prevent environmental pollution.
The use of sustainable raw materials to produce diapers. Manufacturers will embrace the use of bio-based products to manufacture diapers.