A campaign encouraging people to make the switch to reusable nappies takes place next week.
Real Nappy Week, which runs from Monday, 23 to Friday, 27 April, spreads the word about the benefits of using cloth nappies and asks people to share their experience and encourage others to find out more.
As part of this year’s campaign, Durham County Council is joining with Durham Cloth Nappy Library to host sessions where people can find out more.
All are welcome to come along to the sessions on:
Saturday, 21st April, Busy Bees, The Hut, Ushaw Moor, DH7 7LJ, 10am – 12pm
Monday, 23rd April, Big Nappy Meet at Kalma Baby Durham Studio, Durham, DH1 2XL, 10am –11.30am
Wednesday, 25th April, Tiddlywinks toddler group, St Nicholas Church, Youth Centre, Durham, DH1 1JP, 9.30am – 11am.
Currently, UK families dispose of 355,000 tons of single use disposable nappies each year, costing tax payers £32 million.
By using cloth nappies, parents can reduce this figure and make a huge difference to the environment, as well as saving themselves hundreds of pounds.
To celebrate Real Nappy Week, Durham County Council is giving away two real nappy starter packs worth £70 each. To enter, go to the Recycle for County Durham Facebook page www.facebook.com/recycleforcountydurham
The competition closes for entries on Sunday, 6th May.
To find out more about using real nappies, visit
www.durham.gov.uk/realnappies
