Consider using reusable nappies instead of, or to reduced the amount of disposables going to landfill. You'll also save money! Visit The Nappy Project on more information about disposable nappies.
Yarra Ranges Council was one of 12 Councils that participated in the Reusable Nappy Feasibility Study, working together to research and understand how to implement a best practice reusable nappy program to reduce waste sent to landfill. Further information can be found by visiting Reusable Nappy Feasibility Study.
Following the Feasibility Study, Yarra Ranges Council was one of 14 Councils that participated in the The Nappy Project.
The initial feasibility study, and The Nappy Project which concluded in February 2024, was funded by Sustainability Victoria through the Circular Economy Fund.
View the Nappy Project Final Evaluation Report (3MB)
There are now many options for purchasing or making your own reusable sanitary and incontinence products. If you switch to reusable projects you'll be saving money and sending less waste to landfill.
Yarra Ranges Council was one of seven Metropolitan Melbourne councils who joined together to research and understand how to implement a best practice reusable sanitary and incontinence aid program that reduces waste to landfill, supports people who menstruate and/or experience incontinence and increases the use of reusable products.
Find out more about the reusable sanitary and incontinence products study.