Reuseable Nappies
Did you know that there is an alternative to disposable nappies? Everyday we through away 4.5 double-decker bus loads of nappies into landfill in Lancashire, where they may take up to 500 years to decompose!!By swapping to reusable nappies you could not only be helping to save the environment, but also save yourself hundreds of pounds in the process! Forget Terry Toweling nappies, safety pins and plastic pants, modern, ‘real’ nappies are convenient, easy to use and come in all colours and designs to suit every baby and every budget.
The Lancashire Waste Partnership offers help for those who want to use reusable nappies, please see the information below to find out how you can benefit...
LOCAL AUTHORITY – REAL NAPPY INFORMATION The scheme aims to increase the number of people using real nappies by providing a voucher to parents to use towards the cost of real nappies.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A VOUCHER? · Applicants must live within Lancashire or Blackpool
· And have a child under the age of 18 months, or expecting a baby before 31st March 2011.
Residents can not apply if they have already received a voucher through the real nappy scheme; since it was introduced in 2005, including people who have already had a voucher and then gone on to have a subsequent child.
HOW MUCH CAN APPLICANTS APPLY FOR?
· Vouchers are valued at £45.00
WHAT CAN THE VOUCHER BE USED FOR? The voucher can be redeemed for:
· Reusable nappies, wraps, liners, booster pads, nappy inserts, nappy grips and real nappy accessories
OR
· Put towards the cost of a nappy laundry service.
The voucher can be redeemed at any of the registered suppliers listed on GRL website.
HOW TO APPLY?
Applicants will need to complete an application form either online, over the telephone or download a handwritten version
Once an application has been received and approved. Vouchers will be issued within 10 days if the baby is already born or 6 weeks before the due date. There is no minimum spend associated with the vouchers.
CONTACT DETAILS
Website - www.globalrenewables.co.uk/realnappies
Email – wastereduction@globalrenewables.co.uk
Telephone Applications – 0845 0500 957
General Real Nappy Information - 0800 328 8175
Enquires about vouchers - 01772 642885
If you want to know more about reusable nappies and the ‘real nappy campaign’ visit this website
http://www.realnappycampaign.com/