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Debate a ‘National Strategy to Promote the Switch to Cloth Nappies.’
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1,138 signatures
What the petition asks
More families would switch to cloth with sufficient information and a financial incentive. Ringfence money so councils can effectively promote cloth through well resourced libraries, liaison with antenatal/ postnatal services and incentives. Hold manufacturers of disposable accountable to help fund.
In the UK, app 8 million nappies are thrown daily; app 3% of our household waste* (app. half a million tons, annually)**. One baby will produce app. 1 ton of waste*** which takes > 200 years to biodegrade. Disposable nappies also have greater environmental costs due to the production process. Those who use cloth tend to switch to reuseable wipes and bags, further reducing use of single use items.
Councils pay £88.95 p/tonne, in landfill tax.
*Veolia ** recyclingexpert.co.uk
*** kickscount.org.uk
Councils pay £88.95 p/tonne, in landfill tax.
*Veolia ** recyclingexpert.co.uk
*** kickscount.org.uk
Timeline
| 8 May 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Nov 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,138
Status
Closed
Opened
8 May 2018
Closed
8 Nov 2018
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