Our Mission

DYCLE fundamentally changes how baby diapers are produced, used and recycled. We are pioneering a new upcycling system that transforms old waste (diapers) into new growth (trees) through the creation of fertile soil.

In doing this, we can take care of the basic needs of both people and planet and pioneer a new experience for children and parents.

Opportunities

Regenerating soil

By transforming waste into nutrient-rich humus, valuable resources like Phosphorus and Nitrogen are recycled and soil regeneration is made possible.

Preserving and promoting biodiversity

When recycling nutrients, we always keep soil health in mind. Humus fertilizer helps plant growth, but also contains nutrients for soil organisms.

CO₂ storage

The soil is the largest CO₂ sink we have. By enriching it with humus and increasing its fertility, carbon can be bound more effectively in the soil.

Plastic-Free, Fossil-Free

Our diaper inlays contains no plastic by design - eliminating the risk of introducing micro-molecules into soil or water.

From Quantity to Quality

We shift the focus from managing waste to creating high-quality resources. Insted of getting rid of waste with minimal effort, we focus on getting the best quality out of the recycled diaper inlays.

5 Kingdoms of Nature

Through our circular process, we work in harmony with the five kingdoms of life contributing to the balance and regeneration of natural systems.

Challenges

Waste & CO₂ emissions

Every baby generates at least 500 kilograms of waste in the first 3 years of life, most of which is incinerated or causes climate-damaging emissions during landfilling. The Dycle system avoids mountains of disposable plastic and reduces waste. This also reduces CO₂ emissions.

Degraded soil

By 2050 as much as 90% of the soils might be degraded and unable to produce food. The Dycle system can help to enrich the soil with carbon-rich humus, promote microbial life and prevent over-fertilization of the oceans.

Microplastic & Plastic pollution

Huge amounts of plastic waste pollute the oceans, threatening wildlife. Microplastics have already been found in the blood of humans. That is why we have consistently developed the design of our Dycle inlays without plastic.

Cutting down virgin forests

Virgin forests are still being destroyed for pulp and paper. Around 10% of the world's fresh wood is used for hygiene products. In the design of Dycle, cellulose is replaced by faster-growing natural fibers - not from trees -, thus reducing the need for fresh wood.

N/P Cycle broken

The global cycles of nutrients (Nitrogen & Phosphorus) are completely unbalanced. Excess nitrogen and phosphorus end up in rivers and oceans, damaging ecosystems. Phosphorus is essential for life but a limited resource.
Not only baby diapers, but also adult waste should be considered as a resource and recycled.