REAL Nappy Week is taking place this week (May 16 to 22) and is being supported by West Devon Borough Council and children's centres.

In Devon, a disposable nappy is thrown away almost every second. Andy Barron, West Devon's waste minimisation and recycling officer, said: 'Real nappies are now a viable alternative to disposables for your baby, the environment and your pocket. Trial kits are available too so why not give them a go?'

Currently, the UK throws away three billion disposables every year with 90% going to landfill; but real nappies not only divert waste from landfill, they can also be up to 40% better for the environment than using disposables, helping parents actively combat their carbon footprint. In addition parents can save at least £500 per child in real nappies.

In Tavistock, the town's children's centre along with West Devon Borough Council joined in Real Nappy Week by promoting the many merits of real nappies in Tavistock Square on Wednesday.

Real nappy trial kits are available from Tavistock Children's Centre.

For more information on the trial kits or to check availability, contact Maggie Calvert on 01822 612410.