Recycling bosses will work up a stink next week - as part of Real Nappy Week.

A joint team from Bedford Borough Council, Mid Beds District Council and Bedfordshire County Council will be encouraging parents to switch from using disposable nappies, with a cash incentive to those who make the switch.

Jennifer Sawford, waste development officer at County Hall, said: "Each baby will go through up to 5,000 nappy changes by the time they are potty trained.

"If a baby was wearing disposables that would equate to approximately one tonne of nappies thrown away into landfill every year, the equivalent of two baby elephants. Parents choosing to use real nappies on their children will reduce their household waste by up to 50 per cent.

"The really good news is that if you live in Bedfordshire, you may be entitled to £25 cash back from Bedfordshire County Council when you spend £50 or more on cotton nappies or subscribe to a nappy laundry service."



Events where you can find out about switching to re-usable nappies


Sunday, April, 20:

Zero Carbon Castle Launch event, Castle Road 11am-3pm.


Monday, April 21

Kingsbrook Children's Centre, Stephenson Lower School, 9.30-11.30am;

Bedford Road Lower Children's Centre, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, 9.30-11.30am;

Cherry Trees Children's Centre, Hawkins Road, Bedford 12.30-2.30pm.


Tuesday, April 22:

Harpur Square, Bedford 10am-4pm.


Wednesday, April 23

Peter Pan Children's Centre, Edward Road, Bedford 9.30-11.30am;

Bumps 'n' Babes, Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre 9.30-11.30am;

Bumps 'n' Babes, Goldington Children's Centre 12--1.30pm.


Saturday 26 April:

Mothercare, Interchange Retail Park, Bedford 11am-4pm.


Monday 28 April:

Eastcotts Children's Centre, Canberra Road, Shortstown 11-3pm.