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Disposable Diaper Waste Issues and Solutions - January 2011 The increasing volume of disposable diaper waste generated by nursing facilities and hospitals has become problematic due to CO2 emissions during incineration and the burden on incinerators caused by high moisture content. Meanwhile, recycling technologies for recovering cellulose fibers and improvements in the efficiency of separate collection are advancing. The National Institute for Environmental Studies aims to recycle them into renewable resources using biorefinery technology, while Unicharm is testing the use of biodegradable polymers. Furthermore, there is a growing need in Japan for a system design modeled after Germany's Packaging Recycling Act. Building a circular economy at the local level and introducing traceability will be key to achieving sustainable solutions.