DISPOSABLE NAPPIES

That this House notes that three billion disposable nappies are thrown away in the UK every year representing the largest single element, almost 4 per cent., of household waste; foresees that this figure is likely to increase as recycling rates for other waste streams go up; congratulates the Nappy Alliance in their efforts to promote the use of real nappies and the many local authorities who are already actively promoting real nappies to prevent household waste going unnecessarily to landfill; notes the provisions in the Climate Change Bill to pilot financial incentives for recycling and waste minimisation in five local authority areas; concludes that parents of young children can play a key role in reducing household waste by using reusable nappies which actually save them money; and encourages Ministers to ensure that this contribution is maximised in the pilot studies to be undertaken.