Dublin City Council Launches Cloth Nappy Incentive Scheme

Dublin City Council has today officially launched the Cloth Nappy Incentive Scheme at the Rotunda Hospital, in partnership with Voice Ireland, to support parents across Dublin in making the transition from disposable nappies to reusable cloth nappies.

The initiative aims to reduce household waste and promote sustainable parenting choices by encouraging the uptake of reusable nappies. Disposable nappies contribute significantly to Ireland’s waste stream, and this scheme offers families a practical and accessible way to reduce their environmental impact.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr Ray McAdam said: “My theme as Lord Mayor has been Celebrating Dublin, and that means celebrating practical ideas that help Dublin families and protect the city we all share. This Cloth Nappy Incentive Scheme is a simple but important example of climate action in everyday life. It supports parents, reduces waste, and helps more families make sustainable choices from the earliest days of their child’s life. By working with Voice Ireland and the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin City Council is helping to make greener choices more accessible, more affordable, and more realistic for families across our city.”

Led by environmental charity Voice Ireland, the scheme will provide a limited number of Dublin-based families with a voucher to purchase a comprehensive cloth nappy starter kit. The initiative is specifically designed to support families who may not otherwise have considered or been able to access reusable nappy options.

Each participating family will receive a voucher to redeem a Cloth Nappy Starter Kit from approved partner retailers. 

These kits are designed to provide everything needed to begin using cloth nappies from birth through to toilet training.

Speaking at the launch, Barry Woods, Dublin City Council, Head of Waste Management Services said: “This scheme is about making sustainable choices more accessible for families. By supporting parents in switching to reusable nappies, we are helping to reduce waste and contribute to a more circular economy in Dublin.”

Abi O'Callaghan-Platt, Voice Ireland added: "We have found that even families who had never considered using cloth nappies before love the nappies in the starter bundle and plan to use them until potty training!"

The Cloth Nappy Incentive Scheme aligns with Dublin City Council’s broader commitment to waste reduction and climate action, supporting residents in adopting more sustainable everyday practices.

For more information, please visit: Cloth Nappy Incentive Scheme

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