tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633314422732889830.post6348729071975769531..comments2023-10-31T05:44:43.513-04:00Comments on Diaper Discussions: Will the oil spill cause more cloth diaper converts?Baylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13485034522641486768noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6633314422732889830.post-85665806729506913412010-07-11T01:18:42.907-04:002010-07-11T01:18:42.907-04:00You're so right! I can't help but notice t...You're so right! I can't help but notice that news surrounding the BP oil spill is making headlines every single day. Although the situation is proving to be more and more devastating; what's more upsetting is that people aren't stepping up and making choices to make a difference. <br /><br />Americans are selfishly expecting the government to clean the "mess" up, not realizing that it may take several months after a clean up before we see a slight difference in anything that has been affected by the spill.<br /><br />In reality, cloth diapers are just not convenient enough for many parents. Many see disposables as the ultimate convenience and deny the fact that they are throwing money in the trash with each diaper change! These same parents aren't thinking about how their disposables are manufactured or the diapers ingredients in detail. <br /><br />As a cloth diapering mom, I feel that it's essential to educate those around me. I also feel that it's the duty of other "greenish" moms to educate those around them. <br /><br />In my opinion, unless we are doing our very best to educate others - we can't expect any difference in their lifestyle.<br /><br />I honestly do not think that the BP oil spill will serve as a wake-up call, nor do I see Americans changing their ways until there is no other choice. Sadly, by that time, I fear it will be too late to save our environment. <br /><br />My husband and I are not the uber green parents and role models that we would like to be, but we are working towards that by educating ourselves and taking small steps to becoming eco-friendly citizens. <br /><br />- Lorie Folk<br /><br />- DLFOLK at Yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com