[Nfb-krafters-korner] my gardening with diapers

Fri Mar 23 17:56:36 UTC 2012

Michael, you haven't got this crowd excited about this problem.  Maybe  they 
are growing flowers that won't be eaten.

Ramona
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Baldwin" <mbaldwin577 at gmail.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] my gardening with diapers

> 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
>
> -----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 21:16
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> 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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