Local Authorities and Nappy Network

The theme for Real Nappy Week 2008 will be Combat Climate Change with Real Nappies, because using reusable nappies responsibly can have a positive impact in this respect. Using washable nappies, parents have much more control over their climate impact than with disposables.

The key messages to get out to parents and other real nappy users are therefore:

Use A rated appliances
Wash nappies at 60 degrees in a full load
Wet nappies and wraps can be washed at 40¢ªC with other laundry
Store used nappies in a dry lidded bucket – don¡¯t soak
Use an eco washing detergent and don¡¯t use fabric softener
Air dry rather than tumble dry
Use washable liners (fleece or silk)
Avoid PVC, try and use organic or unbleached products
Never iron nappies or wraps
Pass your nappies on when you have finished with them, or buy second hand items.

The Real Nappy Campaign and its partners have many years of experience running real nappy projects and can offer you friendly practical advice on any of the above activities. Please keep in touch with us! We really want to know what you are planning and how it goes so please download, complete and return the activity log below.

Download easily adapted press release template and Real Nappy Week activity log

Press Release Template
Combat Climate Change with Real Nappies.doc (116 kb)

Planned Activity Log
Log of Planned Real Nappy Week Activity 08 (340 kb)

Submit your log of activities to rebecca@rezolve.org.uk for the inclusion of events on the Real Nappy Week Parents pages

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