While the contents of a diaper could easily be considered an environmental hazard by many, disposable diapers themselves pose a more significant problem for the environment. According to the EPA, the average baby will work their way through 8,000 of them before the underwear makes its way to landfill, where it takes centuries to break down. In an effort to reduce the problem, scientists at Mexico's Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapotzalco (UAM-A), have turned used diapers to the task of growing mushrooms... Continue Reading Diaper-grown mushrooms to cut down waste

Section: Environment

Tags: Autonomous Metropolitan University, Biodegradable, Environmental, Fungus, Waste

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