[Nfb-krafters-korner] my gardening with diapers

[Michael Baldwin]

The chemicals in paper diapers are one of the reasons cloth diapers are
starting to get real popular again. In fact, if anyone wanted to, they could
make them. My wife claims there are a lot of different cute prints that
would make great diapers.

Michael 

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Henrietta
Brewer
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 21:16
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] my gardening with diapers

I'm convinced. 
Henrietta
On Mar 22, 2012, at 10:02 PM, Michael Baldwin wrote:

> Has nothing to do with the poop.
> Has to do with the chemicals in the diapers.
> 
> Dioxins
> 
> Most disposable diapers are bleached white with chlorine, resulting in 
> a byproduct called dioxins that leach into the environment and the
diapers.
> According
> to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), dioxins are among 
> the most toxic chemicals known to science and are listed by the EPA as 
> highly carcinogenic chemicals. According to the World Health 
> Organization, exposure to dioxins may cause skin reactions and altered 
> liver function, as well as impairments to the immune system, nervous 
> system, endocrine system and reproductive functions.
> 
> Sodium Polyacrylate
> 
> Sodium polycarbonate is a super absorbent chemical compound that is 
> used in the fillers of many disposable diapers. It is composed of 
> cellulose processed from trees that is mixed with crystals of 
> polyacrylate. This chemical absorbs fluids and creates surface tension 
> in the lining of the diaper to bind fluids and prevent leakage. Sodium 
> polyacrylate is often visible as small gel-like crystals on the skin 
> of babies and is thought to be linked to skin irritations and 
> respiratory problems. This chemical was removed from tampons due to 
> toxic shock syndrome concerns. As it has only been used in diapers for 
> the last two decades, there is not yet research on the long-term 
> health effects of sodium polyacrylate on babies.
> 
> Tributyl-tin (TBT)
> 
> Many disposable diapers contain a chemical called tributyl-tin (TBT).
> According to the EPA, this toxic pollutant is extremely harmful to 
> aquatic
> (water)
> life and causes endocrine (hormonal) disruptions in aquatic organisms. 
> TBT is a polluting chemical that does not degrade but remains in the 
> environment and in our food chain. TBT is also an ingredient used in 
> biocides to kill infecting organisms. Additionally, according to 
> research published by the American Institute of Biological Sciences, 
> tributyl-tin can trigger genes that promote the growth of fat cells, 
> causing obesity in humans.
> 
> Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
> 
> Disposable diapers frequently contain chemicals called volatile 
> organic compounds (VOCs). These include chemicals such as 
> ethylbenzene, toluene, xylene and dipentene. According to the EPA, 
> VOCs can cause eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, damage to 
> the liver, kidney and central nervous system as well as cancers.
> 
> Other Chemicals
> 
> Other chemicals often used in disposable diapers include dyes, 
> fragrances, plastics and petrolatums. Adhesive chemicals are used in 
> the sticky tabs to close the diapers and dyes are used to color and 
> make the patterns and labels that mark diapers. Perfumes and 
> fragrances are used in some disposable diapers to help mask odors.
> 
> Michael
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Henrietta 
> Brewer
> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 18:24
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] my gardening with diapers
> 
> If you show up here for dinner I will remember that. However, the 
> diapers were not used. lol they are new clean ones. Nothing poops in 
> your soil? lol Henrietta On Mar 22, 2012, at 6:15 PM, Michael Baldwin
wrote:
> 
>> I wouldn't be eating those herbs...
>> 
>> Michael
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Henrietta Brewer
>> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 17:09
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] my gardening with diapers
>> 
>> Hi,
>> Those diaper insides work great for holding moisture in the plants. 
>> But don't over fill your pot. We are using soup bowls for the herbs 
>> for
> Easter.
>> When I water the plants the dirt puffs up over the edge. I am afraid 
>> I will loose my seeds. lol But that does mean the moisture is waiting 
>> to keep the soil damp. So the diaper is a good idea but leave head 
>> room in
> the plant.
>> Henrietta
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