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Real Nappy cashback offer increases to £50
This feature was added on 23rd April 2010
To mark Real Nappy Week (26 April – 2 May 2010) the Hertfordshire Waste Partnership is increasing their Real Nappy Cashback offer to £50.
In the early years a baby will get through an astounding 5,000 disposable nappies, costing the parents approximately £700. In the UK almost 3 billion used disposable nappies are sent to landfill each year.
The Hertfordshire Waste Partnership is operating the Real Nappy Cashback Scheme in order to encourage parents to use re-useable nappies. Parents using re-useable nappies, or a nappy laundering service for their children, need to complete a coupon in order to claim cash back through the scheme. The amount of cash reimbursement will vary according to the District or Borough which they live, but will now be a minimum of £50 on production of the original receipt which must include the name of the company and the product purchased, together with a copy of your child’s birth certificate.
If you are on a budget, why not try as an alternative to buying pre-made cloth nappies, sewing your own nappies at home. This may be a good option if you have a sewing machine, as patterns are now available. The nappies can be made in half an hour from old towels, t-shirts and fleece sweaters. You can also buy a specialist water proof fabric (called PUL) to create nappy wraps or all-in-one nappies, which can be adjusted to fit your baby to avoid leaks.
Duncan Jones, Partnership Development Manager for Hertfordshire Waste Partnership said, “Re-usable nappies are, in comparison, more environmentally sound than disposable nappies as they are made from cloth and can be used over and over again. Using re-usable nappies means that the amount of waste that is sent to landfill is reduced. Re-usable nappies also generally offer a less expensive option for parents in the long run.”
If you would like to find out more, follow the link for our Real Nappy Information Pack or download your cashback coupon here.