washing nappies

Is as simple as:
1. wash with a 60 degrees (or even colder) program with or without pre-wash
2. use your normal detergent, 1/3 of the recommended amount, but do not use softner
3. optionally use tea tree oil or a desinfectant such as Napisan (which you can buy in Sainsbury's)

London Councils(.org.uk) is proposing to introduce a London-wide ban, or levy, on throw away shopping bags

photo: teddave

London Councils would like to consult with you on the options available to London for reducing the environmental impact caused by throw away shopping bags. They want to know what you think of their proposals – and are asking you to help them decide one of the key provisions to be contained in the 10th London Local Authorities Bill. This is a chance for Londoners to lead the country in a bold initiative More from London Councils website

greenwich car free day saturday 22 september

Leave your car behind and catch street dance, samba, jive and ballet performances at Greenwich town centre from 1pm to 5pm. There will be a beach on a car-free College Approach, live performances, deckchairs on the river-front, food stalls and environmental displays & information. There will be lots you can do such as decorating a giant sculptural cyclist with hundreds of flowers, or maybe try your hand at soca, hip hop or Cuban dancing. It'll be a fantastic day out for everyone! more info from the organisers

Green Me accepts Real Nappies for London vouchers

We are now a registered supplier for Real Nappies for London and accept vouchers. This means that if the London borough in which you live has joined Real Nappies for London and you have a child under the age of 18 months, you could be entitled to claim an information pack and voucher. You can then use the voucher to purchase cloth nappies (and accessories) with us on-line or directly at Greenwich Market.

Participating boroughs and voucher amounts are
Bexley £40
Camden £54.15
Hackney £54.15
Hammersmith & Fulham £45
Haringey £54.15
Hounslow £50
Islington £54.15
Kensington & Chelsea £45
Lewisham £30
Newham £30
Redbridge £30
Tower Hamlets £50

You can request your voucher by applying online at the Real Nappies for London website, where you can also get more information about the scheme.