Green nappies

Some hospitals, like Oldham NHS Trust, launder their own nappies. Parentcraft Co-ordinator, Sinead Saunders, is working closely with a local nappy manufacturer, Molly Coddles, on the scheme. 'It's working well. The hospital saves on the incineration costs of disposables, but don't incur any additional laundry costs as the nappies simply fill up existing loads rather than adding any extra loads to the weekly wash.'

By encouraging the NHS to adopt a real nappy policy, the Real Nappy Project is opening up a new opportunity for cost saving in the NHS, while offering UK parents a real choice.

If you're interested in supporting this environmental campaign:

• Contact your local hospital or NHS Trust to encourage them to consider using real nappies on the maternity ward.
• Encourage others to ask for real nappy information at antenatal and parentcraft classes.
• Send an SAE with two stamps to PO Box 3704, London SE26 4RX for information on real nappies, suppliers and laundry services.
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