Every year in the UK, three billion disposable nappies are used. In Essex alone, over 300,000 are buried in landfill sites every day, where they could take hundreds of years to decompose.
The alternative to this is cloth nappies, which can not only be more environmentally friendly, but cheaper in the long run. The following information includes details of:
You can also find out about our financial incentives, including a sample pack and £10 refund.
As part of our commitment to encouraging cloth nappy use, Essex County Council runs a Cloth Nappy network, which hosts nappy events where you can meet with other parents, exchange nappy advice and buy cloth nappies. You can also get tips on nappy folding as well as a nappy fact sheet.
For professionals, like midwives and health visitors, there is a free nappy advisory service, as well as a nappy teaching pack.