Diaper Dekor Plus Diaper Pail - Best Eco-Conscious and Efficient Design
A solid, foot-operated pail with a focus on sustainability through recycled materials and efficient liner use, offering good value and decent odor control.
- +The Eko model is made with 70% post-consumer recycled plastic, reducing environmental impact.
- +Features a foot pedal and a secondary trapdoor for good odor containment during use.
- +Uses a long, continuous refill liner that minimizes plastic waste by eliminating empty bag space.
- -Odor containment is not as effective as top models when the bag is nearly full.
- -Diapers sometimes need to be pushed through the trapdoor, which can require force.
- -Proprietary refills, while efficient, must be purchased and may not be as widely available.
The Diaper Dekor Plus, particularly in its Eko variant, appeals to environmentally conscious parents seeking a balance of performance and sustainability. The pail itself is constructed from 70% certified post-consumer recycled ABS plastic, a tangible step toward reducing virgin plastic use. Its operation is user-friendly: a foot pedal opens the main lid, revealing a second flap that helps contain odors during the brief moment of disposal. The proprietary refill system uses a very long, continuous liner. As the pail fills, the user pulls more liner down and cuts it with a built-in cutter when full, ensuring no bag capacity is wasted.
This design is both economical and reduces plastic waste compared to individual bag systems. Performance-wise, it provides reliable odor control for daily use, though it may struggle to contain smells as effectively as the Munchkin Step when the bag is at maximum capacity. A minor drawback is that bulky diapers occasionally need a nudge to pass through the internal flap. The refills are specific to the Dekor system, which creates an ongoing cost, but the efficient use of material and the eco-friendly construction make it a compelling choice for parents who prioritize environmental considerations alongside functional diaper disposal.