It’s been said time and time again, but it’s true: what we want most of all for our children is a brighter, better tomorrow. And more than ever, we are being confronted with the difficulties of these dreams for such a tomorrow to be realised. Global warming, mass pollution, consumerism, there really seems to be no escape! But it is also fair to say that an escape from today is not what we need. What we need are sustainable alternatives to the throw-away culture we’ve gotten disturbingly used to. That’s definitely something we can agree on. But is agreeing enough? Even within the most innocent of circles, can we afford to be one of the many who keep on with our bad habits?
According to the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN), nearly 3 billion disposable nappies are being thrown away in the UK every year. Around 90% of these difficult-to-decompose plastics end up being sent to landfill. Without mentioning the costs local authorities incur disposing plastic nappies, or highlighting the fact that landfill space is running out, or even needing to stress the impact that 8 million nappies a day being thrown away, in the UK alone, can have on the environment – surely this is one alternative that shouldn’t need re-emphasising…Unfortunately, that is not the case.
The majority of parents, guardians and carers are still preoccupied with supermarket solutions to child care; and it is doubtful that many realise that there was a time before disposables. However, this is not a naming and shaming. After all, we’re all guilty of a few faux pas that would land us in trouble with the Green Police. So what’s to be done? Lucky for us there is a group who do remember I time when reusable was the status quo, at time too when your baby would be clothed in nothing but natural fibres. And what’s best about these eco-outfitters? They’re modern just like you…
Little ECO Warriors
Little ECO Warriors (LEW) is a UK based eco-outfitter, supplying a handpicked selection of nappies in bamboo, hemp, and organic cotton. As well as selling a full range of baby accessories to help make your life easier and your little one’s future brighter, LEW also offer free delivery on all orders – even on items as small as natural & organic toiletries. Little ECO Warrior say:
“We are a mother and daughter team. We decided to start selling washable nappies and organic baby clothing after struggling to find these on the high street. We wanted to keep it simple. All the products that we sell have been tried and tested on our own children and grandchildren. We won’t stock it if we wouldn’t recommend it to friends and family…”There really is a friendly, family atmosphere coming from this eco-group. Their website (found below) details all the benefits you’ll get from using cloth nappies instead of disposables; benefits for you, you baby, your budget and your environment. They also provide helpful starter tips:
“We recommend starting with 20-25 nappies, this is enough to wash every second day with a few to spare. You will need at least four covers per size, ideally 5 or 6 for a newborn. Five booster pads for night time use and heavy wetters plus one pack of liners.”Visit their store online today and you’ll see how they change your mind about paying-out for disposables next time you go shopping.
Source: www.littleecowarriors.co.uk
