Leicestershire based http://www.Fill-
The promotional week co-ordinated by the National Real Nappy Campaign will this year be concentrating on how parents can help to combat climate change by using Real Nappies.
The message is clear, providing parents follow simple guidelines when using real nappies, there can be significant gains for the environment both in reduced greenhouse gases and household waste sent to landfill or incineration.
The UK currently throws away around 3 billion disposable nappies every year. They are estimated to weigh 690,000 tonnes most of which are landfilled where they generate methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
Sally Gordon, spokesperson for the Real Nappy Campaign said: “We are delighted to be able to reassure parents that by using washable nappies they can reduce their impact on global warming and energy use as we are aware that these are key issues for families. In addition Real Nappy Week gives us the opportunity to promote the additional benefits of nappies including their cost savings, natural fabrics and the choice they represent for parents.”
Organisations across the country will be joining together to celebrate the week with hundreds of events such as fashion shows, nappicino coffee mornings and teddy toddles. The event will be supported by national brands such as Mothercare and John Lewis and local retailers across the country.
Leicestershire County Council offer various Real Nappy Incentive Schemes to encourage people to make the switch including Cash Back offers and Trail Packs.
For further information on real nappies and events in the Leicestershire area visit http://www.fill-
