Real Nappy Schemes -
Promoting Waste Prevention Through Partnership
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Environmental Network Real Nappy Schemes - Promoting Waste Prevention Through Partnership |
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This index has been compiled with the generous co-operation of the many organisations involved in real nappy partnerships. WEN would like to thank everyone who participated in its creation. The information published has been provided by the 'partnerships' and there are not yet any national standard methods for information gathering and calculations. Publication here does not imply endorsement by WEN of any particular methodology. If you are actively promoting real nappies in partnership with another organisation and would like your scheme to be included in our index please e-mail nappies@wen.org.uk |
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| Durham Happy Nappies |
| Areas Served Durham County |
| Type of Scheme Laundry service |
| Start Year 2004 |
| End Year Ongoing |
| New Real Nappy Users No Information Yet |
| No. of Temporary Jobs 0 |
| No. of Permanent Jobs 0 |
| Waste Prevented (tonnes) No Information Yet |
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Money Saved on Expenditure No Information Yet |
| Money Saved on Disposal No Information Yet |
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Notes Funding: Contributions from the County/District Councils for advertising eg. in the Bounty Maternity Guide publication. Aims: To promote the use of real nappies and/or nappy laundering service to residents within the County. Durham Happy Nappies laundry service forms part of Durham Sustainable Waste Solutions (a member of Durham County's Waste Awareness Partnership Group). It provides a laundry service supported by Durham County and District Councils and this partnership scheme commenced in January 2004. Scheme History: Durham Happy Nappies laundry service forms part of Durham Sustainable Waste Solutions (a member of Durham County's Waste Awareness Partnership Group). It provides a laundry service supported by Durham County and District Councils and this partnership scheme commenced in January 2004. Scheme: Durham Happy Nappies offers parents laundry service flexibility on collections, discounts etc. A free first week trial is offered to all customers. The scheme gives people a choice of which nappy they would prefer to use. Nappies and wraps can be hired from the laundry service and nappy collection/delivery takes place every week/fortnight. Prices range from £9 per week for the laundry for a newborn. Durham Happy Nappies sell nappies and covers to those wishing to do their own laundry at home. There is also availability of washable continence products for older children and adults. Areas served are mainly urban areas within the County of Durham however the scheme is willing to provide its services to Sunderland, Gateshead and Stockton areas. For more information please visit: www.durham.gov.uk. Promotion: Durham County and District Councils promote the services of Durham Happy Nappies via press coverage in local newspapers, local radio coverage, website promotion, advertising in the Bounty Maternity Guide for Durham NHS. Achievements: Durham Happy Nappies has a steady uptake at present. Future Plans: Depending on funding available nappuccinos and nappy forums will be organised. |
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