News Environment This house was built partly from recycled diapers Used diapers as a building material could reduce landfill waste and lower housing costs 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 Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestPocketRedditPrint By Carolyn Gramling May 26, 2023 at 7:00 am Meet the house that diapers built. Researchers have designed and erected a house that has shredded, disposable diapers mixed into its concrete and mortar.