Life
Cycle Assessment Report 2008
Washable Nappies Are Best
for the Environment
Real nappies are up to 40% better for the
environment than disposables; a new report from the government has stated
today.
The key
finding of the report shows that the environmental benefits are achieved by
following simple washing guidelines like:
•avoiding
tumble drying nappies,
•using A-rated appliances and
•washing in full loads at no more than 60 degrees
These are
all measures recommended by nappy manufacturers and commonly used by parents.
The
report highlights that unlike disposables, washable nappies put parents in
control of the impact they have on the environment.
Parents
using real nappies will also be financially better off. It has long been
known that real nappies save parents hundreds of pounds and now this advice on
washing methods, which are supported and promoted by the Real Nappy Campaign,
will help reduce fuel bills too. The savings in costs and for the
environment are even better when real nappies are used on a second child as
many families do.
For further information about this report visit
the Real Nappy
Campaign website.
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