Garbage heresy. (environmental magazine 'Garbage' attacked by readers for its defense of disposable diapers) (Editorial)

From: National Review | Date: May 10, 1993 | Copyright information

Environmentalists who are unhappy with editorial policy at Garbage are showing their hypocrisy. The journal has the courage to reveal that some environmental policies are not based upon fact or proven environmental impact. Cloth diapers, for example, can produce their own share of problems.

THE GREENIE magazine Garbage is in deep doo-doo with many readers for defending disposable diapers. A recent issue pointed out that washing the cloth variety makes similar demands on energy re...

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