I'm afraid I missed the beginning of this conversation but wanted to add my own experience. We recently switched from disposable kits (used once and tossed) to non-disposables. My prediction is that the hospital will save at least $30,000 per year, and (after weighing the plastic) 4000 pounds of disposed of plastic per year. We now consider pumping an aseptic technique rather than sterile and Moms wash with hot soapy water after each use, then boil once per day at home. We used and threw away 17,000 kits last year. Everyone was impressed once the numbers were examined. This was an economically and environmentally correct decision. *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html