Reusable Nappy Natter

Dacorum Borough Council hosts its first Reusable Nappy Natter and nappy swap at The Forum, Hemel Hempstead on Monday 21 February, 10am-12pm.

The UK throws away around 3 billion disposable nappies every year – that’s roughly 8 million per day. These plastic-filled nappies can take up to 500 years to breakdown in landfill.

In Hertfordshire, nappy waste amounts to 15,800 tonnes per year, costing £1.7 million per year to dispose of.

Swapping to reusable nappies, also known as cloth or real nappies, can make a huge difference to the amount of household waste you create. Parents can also save over £500 by switching from disposables to reusables, with savings increasing further if nappies are used with another child. Even swapping one or two disposables a day can make a big difference.

On Monday 21 February, Dacorum Borough Council and local nappy library, Stork and The Bees, are hosting a Reusable Nappy Natter where you can find out all about the different types of reusable nappies and how to use them, including washing routines. You’ll be able to see first-hand how they work and there will be the option to hire nappy kits to try before you buy.

If you’re already using reusables and have some you no longer use, or want to try a different style or design, there will also be a nappy swap on the day.

Dacorum residents can access exclusive discounts on a range of reusable nappies from the Herts Reusable Nappy Scheme.

Find our more and register for the free nappy event here: www.dacorum.gov.uk/nappies