Making Cents: Bin charge changes could see return of reusable nappies

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

PARENTS of children in nappies are one of the groups likely to have reacted with dismay to the bin charge changes announced last week. With emphasis on rewarding those who recycle, plastic nappies in the waste bin are likely to add a hefty whack to household costs. The changes may not be introduced for a while but it is something for parents to be aware of.

One possible solution that is increasing in popularity is a return to cloth nappies. Forget endlessly boil-washing terrycloth, reusable nappies have got a whole lot easier.