Cotton on to real nappies

Some disposable nappy brands are tackling these issues and trying to be environmentally friendly, by reducing the number of chemicals involved and cutting back on the use of plastics. However, they are still disposable nappies with all the associated waste of resources.

An incredible four per cent of all household waste in the UK is made up of disposable nappies, and it costs us £40 million a year to dispose of them. Using cotton nappies is a very simple way for a family to make a significant contribution to reducing waste for the sake of the environment, and for future generations of children.

Useful contacts:

The Women's Environmental Network
PO Box 30626
London E1 1TZ
Tel: 020 7481 9004
Or see the Women's Environmental Network website.

The Women's Environmental Network is a non-profit membership organisation working to educate, inform and empower women and men who care about the environment.

Or see the Real Nappy Campaign website.

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