A Lanarkshire MSP is calling for Scotland-wide free access to reusable nappy schemes to help families reduce bills as the cost of living soars.It is estimated switching from single-use to reusable nappies could save households £1400 from ‘birth to potty’.Only five local authorities in Scotland currently offer reusable nappy schemes, including Labour-led North Ayrshire Council’s comprehensive ‘birth to potty scheme.’The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Reusable Nappy Week runs until May 1 and Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon is asking the Scottish Government to end the postcode lottery, to give all households the same opportunity to use nappies that are “kinder on pocket and the planet.”She said: “With households across Scotland juggling higher bills, the Scottish Government should help families switch to reusable nappies as they are kinder on pockets and the planet."A £1400 saving could make a huge difference and help reduce poverty and household debt.“Unlike the millions of expensive single-use nappies that end up in landfill, reusables can be used over and over again from birth through to potty training.“The cost of living crisis and the need to tackle the climate and nature emergencies means promoting greener and cheaper nappies is a no-brainer.“It’s great that some councils in Scotland are
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