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WRAP reviews a decade of separate nappy and incontinence-pad collections in Wales
WRAP published a case study on July 8, 2025 describing Rhondda Cynon Taf’s long-running collection of used nappies and incontinence pads in Wales.
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Nippon Shokubai adds US sites to its certified acrylics and SAP supply
Nippon Shokubai announced on June 26, 2025 that US group companies had obtained ISCC PLUS certification for acrylic acid and superabsorbent polymers. The SAP certification concerns AQUALIC CA…
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Ontex brings iD Discreet products to European healthcare channels
Ontex announced on June 17, 2025 that it was bringing the iD Discreet incontinence range to European healthcare partners, including pharmacies, medical-supply outlets and care facilities.
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Depend Korea introduces insert pads with certified pulp and recycled-plastic packaging
Yuhan-Kimberly’s May 9, 2025 announcement introduces replacement pads for Depend adult underwear. It describes a cotton-like feel, a three-layer absorption design and three fixing tabs.
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Japanese researchers estimate inner-pad urine volume using an external capacitance sensor
A study published on April 28, 2025 by researchers in Toyama, Japan examines an external capacitance sensor for estimating urine volume in an inner absorbent pad. It considers…
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Japanese study registry describes a Diaper Navi trial for independent urination support
A UMIN registration disclosed on April 15, 2025 describes a Yokohama Medical Center study using Koyo’s Diaper Navi. The planned randomized study compares the device with conventional diapers…
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Researchers evaluate cellulose-based hydrogels for diaper absorbents
A paper published in Gels on April 10, 2025 evaluates cellulose-based hydrogels as possible diaper absorbents. The team combines modified cellulose with charged monomers and examines how formulation…
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ARN and four hospitals plan to extend diaper-treatment technology to absorbent mats
ARN and four hospitals signed a declaration of intent on April 8, 2025 to test whether thermal-pressure hydrolysis could process a broader mixture of hospital waste.
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Sanwa announces Kaigo Plus connection with Honobono IoT Cloud
Sanwa’s announcement dated April 8, 2025 records a connection between its Kaigo Plus urine-detection system and ND Software’s Honobono IoT Cloud. ND Software also lists Kaigo Plus among…
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EU-backed EMBRACED project reports progress in recovering resources from used hygiene products
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking published an account of the EU-funded EMBRACED project’s results on April 7, 2025. The project examined recovery of resources from used absorbent hygiene…
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Case report describes smart-diaper sensing alongside treatment for incontinence-associated dermatitis
A Korean case report published on April 7, 2025 describes use of an external MONIT diaper sensor for an adult with cognitive and mobility difficulties and incontinence-associated dermatitis.…
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Kitakyushu University and six companies assess used-diaper recycling scenarios
The joint LCA compares incineration and material-recovery scenarios using mixed adult and infant diaper assumptions.