Did you know in one year alone the average baby can fill 12 wheelie bins with disposable nappies. Every day in the UK 8 million disposable nappies are thrown away. There is an alternative available real nappies are reusable, washable nappies and a practical alternative to disposables. They are easy and cheap to use and help reduce rubbish going into landfill.
Leeds City Council has been running an incentive scheme to encourage parents and carers to try real nappies for the past three years.
What is the real nappy incentive scheme?
Parents can either get a free trial pack or £30 cash back when they spend £50 on real nappies.
Trial packs
These are a good way to try the system, especially if it’s your first baby and you don’t know much about the real nappy system.
The trial pack includes:
- 2 x real nappies
- 10 x disposable paper liners
- 1 x care leaflet
These are shaped nappies which can be adjusted to fit as your baby grows.
Cash back
The cash back option is good if you have already decided to use real nappies. Leeds City Council is offering £30 cash back on purchases over £50. This option does not include nappy accessories and proof of purchase will be required to claim the cash back.
This option allows you to:
- Choose your own style of nappy
- Use a nappy laundering service
Am I eligible for the real nappy incentive?
- The childs parents or guardian must be a resident within Leeds City Council boundary.
- The child must be under 12 months old or the expectant mother in receipt of a mat B1 form.
- To apply for a trial pack or cash back please download a claim form and return to the address listed with the relevant documentation as indicated on the claim form.
- One trial pack or cash back is available per child.
Real Nappy Incentive Scheme
Environmental Services Communications Team
Knowsthorpe Gate
Cross Green
Leeds
LS9 0NP
Families taking part in the incentive scheme will also be asked to complete a feedback form to help us assess the success of the scheme.
Please note the scheme is subject to availability.
If you require additional information please telephone 0113 3950778 or email info.recycling@leeds.gov.uk quoting 'real nappy'.