Local Authorities (LAs) are involved in Real Nappies because like everyone else they’re trying to cut down on waste.
Disposable nappies cost LAs a huge amount of money in collection and disposal, so by promoting Real Nappies they can save your council tax and spend it in areas of greater benefit to the community.
The less money your LA spends on sending rubbish to landfill the better it is for you, your local community and the environment. All thanks to Real Nappies!
Below are the Local Authorities that we have working with us. Take a look at their websites or check out their listings on our Nappy Finder and see how they can help you!
Cheshire West and Chester:
Cheshire West and Chester aim to give parents the opportunity to try Real Nappies.
In March 2013, they will be launching an exciting new FREE Trial Kit Scheme that will allow parents to take home a variety of nappies to try over a period of 3 weeks. The aim is to help you decide which nappy is suited to you and your baby. Please contact info@goreal.org.uk for more information. Details will soon be available on our website and on www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Cheshire East offers a £25 cashback (on real nappy purchases over £50) or a month’s free nappy laundry trial (worth £55). A new initiative is the loan of a Nappy Trial pack from Cottontails Nappy Laundry (worth £25) offering the chance to try 21 nappies and 7 wraps over a 2-week period.
For more information click here
To download a cashback application form click here
Surrey County Council:
Surrey County Council have a trial kit scheme available which gives you the chance to road test Real Nappies and decide which nappies are best for you and your baby. The nappies included within the trial kit are examples of nappy styles available and you may find that your local nappy stockist sell a similar style under a different brand name.
The kit contains sufficient nappies for you to try the different styles at home, on your baby. It is not intended to fully replace your own nappies for a whole month. www.goreal.org.uk/surrey
This partnership, consisting of all Local Authorities in Devon, funds the Devon Real Nappy Project. Through the DRNP, Devon parents and parents-to-be can obtain free information and advice, free one month trial kits and 20% off their first purchase of real nappies (For Devon residents only; conditions apply).
For more information visit www.recycledevon.org/nappies
State of Guernsey:
The Waste and Recycling department for the State of Guernsey are working with volunteers to set up a network of Nappy Advisors and Volunteers, making Real Nappies more available to residents and visitors to the island. They will be holding nappuccinos for you to drop in and learn more about Real Nappies, get a demonstration or seek advice. http://www.gov.gg/
If you are a Rutland resident thinking of using Real Nappies please contact Rutland County Council for further details on the incentives and trial packs available http://www.recycle4rutland.org.uk
For every purchase of Real Nappies over £60 parents can claim £25 back. If you already have Real Nappies and you use a nappy laundry service you can also claim £25 back.
www.recyclefornorthamptonshire.co.uk/
States of Jersey:
Working to reduce the island's waste by promoting Real Nappy use States of Jersey support GreenHouse, a local supplier of Real Nappies. www.gov.je
As part of the Dumfries and Galloway Real Nappy Project it is possible to claim £30 cashback if you buy real nappy products to the value of £50 and over (or provide a letter confirming the use of real nappies by your Health visitor). The cashback offer is subject to availability. Please contact us on the details below to request a cashback claim form. realnappies@dumgal.gov.uk
Luton Council offer £40 cash back against the purchase of Real Nappies OR a nappy laundering service subject to proof of purchase. Minimum spend before qualification is £50.
www.luton.gov.uk
Parents can book a demonstration at the council offices where they can have a look at three different kinds of Real Nappy and be shown how to use them. Email vicky.lacey@cambridge.gov.uk or call 01223 458282
West Berkshire:
Parents can borrow a complete set of real nappies, all the extras and useful information, with no cost for a two week period. The trial allows parents to see whether real nappies really do suit their baby and lifestyle, before they purchase any for themselves. For further information or to sign up to use a free two week nappy trial, please contact West Berkshire Council’s Customer Service Team on 01635 519080 or email customerservices@westberks.gov.uk
http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=19891