This Lewisham Press Release may be of interest to you:
Combat Climate Change in Lewisham with Real Nappies
Lewisham will be supporting the 12th annual Real Nappy Week from 21– 27 April.
This year the promotional week, co-ordinated by the Real Nappy Campaign, will be concentrating on how parents can help to combat climate change by using Real Nappies.
The UK currently throws away around 3 billion disposable nappies every year. They are estimated to weigh some 690,000 tonnes most of which are landfilled where they generate methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. In Lewisham’s case, disposable nappies are incinerated but the impact on the environment can be further reduced if they are not used at all. There are significant environmental benefits to be gained by decreasing the amount of household waste sent for incineration.
Sally Gordon, spokesperson for the Real Nappy Campaign said: “We are delighted to be able to reassure parents that by using washable nappies in the recommended way they can reduce their impact on global warming and energy use. Real Nappy Week also provides the opportunity to promote the additional benefits of real nappies including their cost savings, natural fabrics and the choice they represent for parents.”
The Real Nappies for London in Lewisham campaign will be joining in the activity by hosting a number of events over the course of the week, including a Teddy Bears Picnic Nappuccino and an event at Greenwich Market featuring talks from Founder of the Green Baby chain of shops and Real Nappy Expert Jill Barker and Tamara Rayment of the Women’s Environmental Network.
Teddy Bears Picnic Nappuccino
Tuesday 22 April
Ladywell Children's Centre, 30 Rushey Mead, London, SE4 1JJ
10am-midday
Come along to find out more about Real Nappies over coffee and cake. All welcome. 'Best Real Nappy Dressed Teddy bear' prize!
Real Nappy Stall
Friday 25 April
Womens' Health Centre, Lewisham Hospital
10am onwards
Information and display.
Greenwich Market Real Nappy Event
Saturday 26 April
Greenwich Market, London SE10 9HZ
10am onwards
A chance to hear Jill Barker (Founder, Green Baby) talk about the benefits of Real Nappies (midday), see demonstrations and get information in the chic surroundings of Greenwich Market.
For further information contact vivienne.thomson at lewisham.gov.uk. To find out more about Real Nappy Week or the Real Nappy Campaign contact Rebecca Rapson, Real Nappy Campaign, 0845 850 0606.