Re-usable nappy scheme saves millions from landfill
Nearly two million disposable nappies have been saved from landfill over the past five years thanks to a council’s re-usable nappy incentive scheme.
To mark Reusable Nappy Week, Powys County Council revealed that 388 families have benefitted from the initiative, which reimburses parents up to £100 towards the cost of reusable nappies, since 2018.
The scheme aims to remove the financial barrier which can prevent some families from choosing cloth nappies – despite the overall cost of disposables from birth to potty training often working out more expensive.
Councillor Jackie Charlton, cabinet member for a greener Powys, said: “Reusable nappies are a great way to do your bit for the environment by using less plastic and reducing the amount of waste we throw away.
“To encourage more families in Powys to be greener, we have a real nappy incentive, which offers £100 cash-back when you purchase your first set of reusable nappies.
