The modern disposable nappy consists of three components: mixed plastic, wood pulp and super absorbent gel polymers. Mixed plastic makes up the nappy’s inner and outer layers. Wood pulp, inside the nappy, cushions and wicks moisture away from the skin and towards the nappies inner core. Super absorbent polymers, gel-like capsules, are located in the inner core, swelling and absorbing moisture. All these individual components of a disposable nappy can and should be recycled, effectively preventing an endless stream of negative environmental impacts associated with the disposal of nappies
