This house was built partly from recycled diapers

Used diapers as a building material could reduce landfill waste and lower housing costs

A house in Indonesia

This single-story home in Indonesia was built partly with shredded, recycled diapers. Repurposing used diapers in this way could help meet the country’s demand for more affordable housing and better waste management, researchers say.

Muhammad Arief Irfan

Meet the house that diapers built.

Researchers have designed and erected a house that has shredded, disposable diapers mixed into its concrete and mortar.