Japan diaper firms step up recycling as waste set to grow in aging society

Faced with a swelling mountain of used adult diapers, Japanese manufacturers are finding new ways to recycle them -- transforming waste into resources to curb incineration and carbon emissions.This follows the Environment Ministry's 2020 guidelines promoting the recycling of used diapers, encouraging private companies and local governments to develop solutions.While production of diapers for children has been falling amid Japan's declining birthrate, demand for adult products is expected to grow.The share of used diapers in general waste is projected to reach about 7 percent in fiscal 2030,…READ FULL ARTICLE