Real NappiesDid you know?
- About eight million disposable nappies are thrown away in the UK every day, equivalent to the weight of more than 190 London buses
- Each child uses between 4,000 and 6,000 disposable nappies
- Disposable nappies make up nearly three per cent of all household waste in Southwark
- Once a disposable nappy is thrown away, it may take up to 500 years to break down in a landfill site
What can I do?
Switch to cloth real nappies. They're easier to use than you think and there are lots of added benefits :
- They can save you up to £500 per child
- They are mostly made from natural fabrics that are kinder to your child's skin
- There are lots of great styles, colours and sizes to choose
- You can help reduce your household waste by about half
You can either choose to wash your nappies at home on a normal 60 degree cycle or use a nappy laundry service.  Find out more about real nappies by downloading our information guide (pdf 77kb).
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Real nappies in Southwark
Southwark Council has signed up to the Real Nappies for London campaign. Through the scheme, Southwark parents (and parents to be) can claim a free £40 voucher to help get started with real nappies. The voucher can be put towards purchasing your own real nappies, which can be washed at home, or you can use the voucher when joining a nappy laundry service.
 Claim your discount
You can claim your £40 discount voucher by completing an application form on the Real Nappies for London website or requesting a form via the helpline 020 7324 4709.
To take advantage of the discount voucher, parents must be able to provide copies of evidence of
- Identity
- Residency
- Pregnancy or birth
Advice on and buying real nappies
The Nappy Lady
Molly Dilnot
Tel: 07977 130318
Lollipop
Hen Boxer
Tel: 020 7622 5629
Nappy Nation
Jane McQuitty
Tel: 07801 591020
Bebeco
Reyne Vezir
Tel: 0845 057 9383
Health Matters
47 Lordship Lane
East Dulwich
SE22 8PE
Tel: 020 8299 6040
Laundry services
Bumbletots
Tel: 020 8249 1941
Please call to discuss your specific requirements.
Number One for Nappies
Tel: 07951 687730
General information
Real Nappies for London
Tel: 020 7324 4709
The WRAP Real Nappy Campaign
Tel: 0845 850 0606
The Women's Environmental Network
Tel: 020 7481 9004
Contact us
Waste minimisation team
Tel: 020 7525 2000
environment@southwark.gov.uk
30-34 Penrose Street
London
SE17 3DW |