Reusable nappy demonstration at Paddington Library
Real Nappies For London is a waste prevention initiative that brings together community change agents to advance the prevention of disposable nappies.
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Free
About Real Nappies For London:
Founded by the Women’s Environmental Network (Wen) in 2007, this pan-London project is uniting local governments, including five of North London’s Local Authorities – Barnet, Camden, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, and Waltham Forest, plus Bexley, Lambeth and the City of Westminster – with key stakeholders, influencing change on a national scale.
Real Nappies for London is committed to reducing disposable nappy waste in London. A baby in single-use nappies produces approximately 7kg of nappy waste per week. The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) estimated in 2008 that the average baby wearing nappies until 2.5 years old generates 874 kg of nappy waste, nearly a tonne.
Every year more than 130k babies are born in London and most wear single-use nappies because parents/carers are not aware of easy washable alternatives. If all parents receive consistent, accurate information and support the vast majority could use washable nappies.
Also the trend has grown for toddlers to stay in nappies a lot longer. This means the nappy waste can be even more. We are committed to developing and sharing the best information to help parents and carers potty train their children successfully. Nappy waste costs Londoners a staggering £20 million per year. Children staying in nappies longer than necessary is also a household cost that families on low incomes cannot afford.
Visit their website for information on their Nappy Incentive schemes.