Real Nappy Week 2010 :: wasteaction.org.uk

Real Nappy Week 2010 will bring parents together in the launch of a brand new parenting community...

Go Real Together will gather parents from all corners of the globe to share ideas, lend support, build friendships and promote the environment through the benefits of Real Nappies.

The Go Real Together community will be invited to celebrate Real Nappy Week by not only supporting their local event but also by taking part in interactive events online, watching and submitting to Go Real TV, taking part in discussions, sharing their own experiences and raising money for our chosen charity. Go Real Together will bring together existing Real Nappy users and provide support for potential users in a fun and informative environment.

Real Nappy Benefits and General Information
Parents can save over £500 by using Real Nappies on one baby. Even more when the same nappies are used on any siblings that might come along! This saving includes the cost of washing Real Nappies. During Real Nappy Week it is often possible to take advantage of some great Real Nappy Week special offers and these will be advertised on the Go Real Website .

Carbon Conscious?
8 million disposable nappies are thrown away every day in the UK equating to 700,000 tonnes of disposable nappy waste every year. 90% of this goes to landfill and costs the taxpayer £25 million in landfill tax alone.

Waste to landfill is largely avoided if parents use Real Nappies and they can also reduce their impact on global warming by up to 40%, when compared to using disposable nappies. This is achieved by following simple care instructions including:

Use A-rated appliances
Wash in full loads and no more than 60 degrees
Don’t tumble dry, hang outside or use an airer
Never iron your nappies
Pass your nappies on to be used again

It’s Easy!
Modern Real Nappies come in many shapes and styles. Designed to be comfortable and secure, it is easy to find the ideal nappy for any baby. Its not all pins and origami, many parents now buy shaped Real Nappies which are styled just like disposables and fasten with poppers or Velcro.

Fabulous Fabrics
Modern Real Nappies are available in a range of fabrics including cotton, bamboo, microfibre and fleece. Whether parents are looking for exceptional drying capabilities, something natural or super soft, there is a fabric to suit every family’s need.

Choice
Real Nappies offer parents choice: a choice of styles, fabrics, colours, levels of financial savings and more importantly a choice on how much they can reduce their environmental impact by.

About Go Real
Choosing the right nappy is increasingly becoming one of the key decisions that new parents will make. With heightened environmental awareness and a growing need to save money, Real or washable nappies, are now more popular than ever with parents.

Go Real provides independent information on anything and everything to do with Real Nappies. We can advise parents on the benefits, different types, how to use them and where you can buy them. Visit Go Real or ring 0845 850 0606