Real nappies are washable nappies that can be used over and over again, cutting down on the waste produced with disposable nappies.
Modern washable nappies are cute and stylish, with easy to use velcro tabs and plastic outer pants. They can be put in the washing machine at low temperature, saving you money and reducing waste.
Nappuccino
To find out more about using washable nappies, what's involved, how to choose the right nappy and the Real Nappy for London voucher scheme, come along to one of our nappuccino mornings for a friendly chat.
For more details about the nappuccino mornings, visit our recycling events web page.
The value of real nappies
8 million disposable nappies are thrown away every day in the UK
Nappies make up 4% of the total waste collected by councils
If you are a household with a baby, nappies can be up to 50% of your weekly rubbish
94% of disposables end up in landfill sites
Some parts of the nappies are estimated to take up to 500 years to decompose
Parts that do degrade produce methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming
Even if you only use real nappies some of the time, you are still helping the environment
The Real Nappy Association has calculated that savings from using real nappies for a first child alone can amount to £600
Most can be used for several children, meaning even greater savings
Hounslow voucher scheme
If you are a resident in the London Borough of Hounslow you may be eligible for a £50 voucher towards the purchase or washing service of real nappies.
Please note terms and conditions apply and the vouchers have limited availability. Vouchers are only redeemable through particular stockists.
To request an information pack please contact us on the numbers listed below, or request a pack online at Real Nappies for London
Vouchers can be redeemed with the following suppliers - www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/business
Contact us
Waste and Recycling Services
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN.
Tel: 020 8583 5555
Fax: 020 8583 5134
E-mail: recycling@hounslow.gov.uk.