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It’s time for change! We’ve launched a petition to stop the nappy waste crisis.
Our member Bambino Mio writes about their newly-launched petition. The majority of parents and parents-to-be believe that climate change poses a threat to their children’s future with 86% of parents saying the government needs to do more to reduce nappy waste. It...
Change Starts Here: Reusable Nappy Week, 24th – 30th April 2023
Reusable Nappies – Save Money and Reduce Single-Use Plastic Reusable Nappy Week, taking place from 24th – 30th April 2023, aims to raise awareness about the benefits of reusable nappies. The week will include events, special offers and fun educational activities...
GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GREAT NAPPY DEBATE
It’s official - New Defra LCA report confirms reusable nappies are best for the environment. Reusable nappies produce 25% less CO2 than single-use disposable nappies Based on the figures in the report, if every child in the UK in nappies used reusable nappies...
Cost of Living Crisis – Are Reusable Wipes Worth It?
Guest Blog by Helen Rankin As the founder of Cheeky Wipes, I am often asked if reusable wipes are worth it. The answer is obviously yes! Swapping to reusable wipes could save the average family up to £30 a month for several years. Disposable wipes add between £5...
Reusable Nappy Week 2022 – How You Can Get Involved
This week marks Reusable Nappy Week in the UK and further afield. Brands, NGOs, nappy libraries and enthusiasts will be taking advantage of the event to promote the benefits of reusable nappies to parents. This year, The Nappy Alliance has chosen to focus on the...
The Nappy Alliance announces even more new members!
We’re delighted to announce that even more new members have joined the Nappy Alliance – the biggest intake of new members in a single month since the Alliance was formed in 2003. Reusable brands Cheeky Wipes, TJ’s Cloth Nappies, The Flats Company and The Washable...
Responding to DEFRA’s Call for Evidence
The Government’s Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have responded to public calls to tackle the problem of plastic waste in the environment by issuing a Call for Evidence, closing on 12th February 2022. Its purpose is to gather...
Experts highly concerned as EU body rejects proposal to exclude hazardous chemicals in diapers
The Nappy Alliance is pleased to support this campaign taking place across Europe that follows concern over the presence of potentially harmful substances in single-use nappies. We’ll be taking further action to raise awareness of this issue throughout 2022 and...
Banning plastic in wet wipes is a great start, but reusable wipes are the way to go
Labour MP Fleur Anderson has this week introduced a backbench Bill to ban the use of plastic in single-use wet wipes. In a rousing speech under the “Ten Minute Rule” in Parliament (where backbench MPs can introduce legislation on any topic with a limited amount of...
Announcing our webinar on the environmental impacts of nappies with the UN!
We are excited to bring to you a joint Nappy Alliance and United Nations Environment Programme webinar on “Single-use nappies and their alternatives: recommendations for policymakers from Life Cycle Assessments”, taking place online on Wednesday 23rd June at 12pm...