THE City of Casey is holding a free expo on how the modern cloth nappy can benefit local families and the environment.
The annual expo aims to promote cloth nappy use and showcase the different brands, styles and benefits of cloth nappies.
There will also be organic foods, sustainably produced toys and other green products for sale at the event on Saturday 19 March, from 9am to 2pm, at the Casey Civic Centre.
Casey mayor Sam Aziz said the council advocated for the use of cloth nappies due to their environmental and financial benefits.
“While disposable nappies are cheaper to purchase per nappy, each child will go through thousands of them,” Cr Aziz said.
“The savings from using cloth nappies over disposables has been estimated as being up to $5000 per child.”
“Disposable nappies, which are made mainly from oil, a non-renewable resource, wood pulp and a host of different chemicals, contribute more than two tonnes of waste per child to landfill, which take hundreds of years to break down.”
Cr Aziz also noted that cloth nappies aren’t just terry towelling anymore.
“There are now many different styles and brands, they’re better fitted, have covers and liners and are more practical,” he said.
Casey offers a monthly rebate draw for residents who purchase cloth nappies.
“If they send in their receipts for cloth nappies, they have a monthly chance to win half of their purchase price back, up to the value of $300,” Cr Aziz said.
