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Nappies

Yes nappies can be reduced.

REDUCE
For advice on how to reduce your use of disposable nappies check out;

  • Telegraph article, "The best reusable nappies"
  • The Nappy Lady

DID YOU KNOW?

  • According to recycling charity WRAP, An estimated three billion nappies are thrown away every year in the UK, accounting for 2-3% of all household waste.
  • Wrap says by the time they are potty trained, a baby could have used 4,000 to 6,000 disposable nappies, or 20 to 30 reusable nappies
  • Nappies can take up to 500 years to break down!
  • They have found dangerous chemicals in disposable nappies? 

Slow Down. Consume Less. Share More. Help give your planet a cleaner, greener future...

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