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Washable Nappies – A Real Choice

The Facts

• Eight million nappies are thrown away every day in the UK – that’s three billion every year

• One baby creates nearly a tonne of nappy waste during its time in disposable nappies

• Disposable nappies can cost in excess of £1000 – that’s just for one baby

Baby girl wearing disposable nappy

The Real Alternative

Real easy –to use and wash. Real savings – up to £500. Real rubbish reduction – half your bin.

To promote the use of washable nappies, Norfolk County Council is offering a £30 discount. To claim your child must be between 0-24 months and a resident of Norfolk. You must spend £45 or more on washable nappies, liners, and wraps, or towards the cost of a nappy laundry service. Simply print off the washable nappies discount form below.

For more information on real nappies, try the links below. Or call 0844 8008004 or email recycling@norfolk.gov.uk for an information pack.

Local suppliers and useful contacts

More information is available by reading Norfolk Nappy News which lists some suppliers. Or you could try playing the Really Nippy Nappies game.


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