I've always found this amusing...
I lost a friend over my decision to use disposable diapers regardless of the fact that it would cost the environment MUCH more for me to launder all those diapers using tons of salt and water softening chemicals (I'm on a well) overflowing my septic system, all that detergent going into the water table, etc. etc. We don't have any diaper services anywhere nearby, and if we got one, it would mean all THAT stuff going into the environment every time they come to deliver or pick up.
The great diaper debate:
By Sarah Hatten
In the first two years of a baby's life, parents will change between 5,000 and 7,000 diapers, according to Environment Canada. That makes a pretty strong argument for trying to make an environmentally conscious decision on what type of diapers to use. But making the greener choice may not be as obvious as it first seems. When trying to choose a diapering option that will please both your baby and Mother Nature there are many points -- beyond garbage disposal -- to consider. Here are some facts to help you make an informed decision.