Stunell celebrates Real Nappy Week

11.27.41am BST (GMT +0100) Tue 25th Apr 2006

This week, local MP, Andrew Stunell joins more than 147 other MPs, MEPs, Welsh AMs and MSPs to celebrate the 10th anniversary Real Nappy Week. Commenting on the week, Hazel Grove MP, Andrew Stunell said:

"I am very glad to be supporting this worthwhile campaign aimed at switching away from so called disposables to real nappies. Real nappies save money and thousands of tons of waste and it's great to see how many styles and options are now available to parents.

"Many people are concerned about the amount of nappy waste they see going through their bin. Nearly 8 million nappies are thrown away every day in the UK, which is around 40,000 in Stockport alone."

Fashion shows, 'nappuccino' coffee mornings and hundreds of other events across the UK and abroad will reveal how far real nappies have come in the last decade. No longer just an eco and economic option, real nappies are now a fashionable lifestyle choice.

Biba Hartigan of Women's Environmental Network, which is co-ordinating the week, said,

"There are nappies to suit all tastes: bright and funky Day-Glo, leopardskin and tie-dye prints, classic whites and pastels in fluffy fleece, silky-soft bamboo or organic hemp fabrics, and a choice of snug-fitted styles." ENDS

Notes to Editors: For more details, see www.wen.org.uk

Local events for Real Nappy Week:

• Stockport Council is promoting 'Real Nappy Week 2006', from Monday 24th to Friday 28th April by continuing to provide residents with a one month free nappy laundry service. For more information contact Johanna Smith at Stockport Council on 0161 474 4864 or e-mail johanna.smith@stockport.gov.uk

• Real Nappy Display, Unicorn Grocery, 89 Albany Road, 24-30 April. Contact Kellie Bubble 0161 8610010, kellie@unicorn-grocery.co.uk

• Real Nappy Display, Antenatal Clinic, St Mary's Hospital, Hathersage Road, Manchester, 24-30 April