Gloucestershire Real Nappy Project

Gloucestershire Real Nappy Project

Did you know that:

  • Every day over 86,000 single-use nappies are thrown away in Gloucestershire
  • Reusable nappies can be used over and over again and washing them can cost as little as £1.50 a week
  • Gloucestershire offers a £30 incentive to get you started

Why choose real nappies?

  • Better for the environment - reusable nappies are a more sustainable option in terms of their production, use and eventual disposal than single-use nappies
  • Saves money - families can save up to £750 by choosing reusable nappies. A baby uses about 5,000 disposables from birth to potty (2.5 years average)
  • Reduces waste - your family could cut its waste in half by switching to real nappies, leaving more room in your bin

Help and advice

Gloucestershire residents can benefit from FREE help and advice. This is impartial advice as we do not sell reusable nappies. Ask our Real Nappy Advisors about:

  • Choosing your real nappies
  • Types, colours and styles of real nappies
  • Getting a good fit with your nappies to prevent leaks
  • Cost effective washing and drying tips

The Real Nappy Project Advisors, Lucy and Kirstie, can be contacted by emailing glosnappies@resourcefutures.co.uk 
Or contact them on the Facebook page.
Or find information on the website gloucestershirerecycles.com/real-nappies

£30 vouchers and special offer packs

To help get you started, £30 incentive vouchers and discounted, special offer packs are offered through the Gloucestershire Real Nappy Project (GRNP).

How to claim your £30 nappy voucher

The voucher is for the purchase of reusable nappies. To be eligible for the voucher you must:

  • Be a Gloucestershire resident
  • Be expecting, or have a child under 24 months
  • Spend at least £50 on reusable nappies, and
  • Provide an itemised receipt

There are three ways you can use your voucher:

  • Apply for your voucher, then use it to order a discount pack, or
  • Buy your nappies and then claim your £30 back, or
  • Apply for your voucher and then purchase real nappies.

To apply:

Use the online application form https://forms.gloucestershire.gov.uk/Real-Nappies

Who to contact

Telephone
07928 672828 07928 672828
E-mail
glosnappies@resourcefutures.co.uk
Website
Gloucestershire Real Nappy Project
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Notes

The part-time Advisors attend events and visit baby groups and libraries all over Gloucestershire. Details of these are available on facebook.com/glosnappies/ 

The Real Nappy Project is funded by:
Gloucestershire County Council, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG
gloucestershirerecycles.com/real-nappies

The Real Nappy Project is administered by:
Resource Futures, which is based in Bristol at the Create Centre, Smeaton Road, BS1 6XN
You can email them on glosnappies@resourcefutures.co.uk

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Other notes

Loan kits are available for free to families in Gloucestershire.

They contain a selection of different brands of nappy and are ideal for helping to choose which nappies suit your family's needs.

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