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Real Nappies
The Facts
Did
you know that:
Disposable
nappies are responsible for 4% of household waste in the UK
3
Billion nappies are thrown away each year in the UK
Nappies
make up 50% of the waste from a household with just one baby
Nappy
disposal costs local authorities thousands of pounds a year (Bristol City spend
�500,000)
(WEN)
The benefits to using Real Nappies aren�t
just environmental. Parents
can save �500 - �1,250 on the cost
of keeping a baby in nappies.� Real nappy
kits, which include nappies & waterproof covers, can cost as little as �70
on the high street! This is a huge saving!
There are also health benefits. Disposable
nappies contain superabsorbent chemicals and plastics whilst real nappies are
made from natural fabrics.
Nappy laundry services are available for those who would rather not wash nappies at home. Each week the laundry service will take away dirty nappies and deliver fresh new ones!
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For
your nearest nappy washing service contact: National Association of Nappy Services (NANS) Tel: 0121 693 4519 |
For further information contact The Real Nappy Association and
request a FREE parents' information pack which includes a nappy briefing
and sources of mail order nappies and other advice.� Send a large SAE with two stamps to PO
Box 3704, London SE26 4RX or call 0208 299 4519
Reusable nappies can be purchased from a number of high street retailers,
including Boots, Mothercare,
Waitrose, selected Tesco and Sainsbury's stores.