Nappy provider and waste management service Green Bottoms has donated 14,000 nappies and 22,000 wipes to stock nappy banks at seven London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) nurseries.

LEYF Nurseries Nappy Banks offer vital supplies to support families with the cost of living.  Green Bottoms is also sponsoring and supplying nappies and wipes for two of LEYF’s nurseries for an entire year. 

LEYF has partnered with Green Bottoms since 2012  to manage waste from its 40 nurseries. This partnership converts waste collected from LEYF nurseries to Energy-from-Waste (EfW), the most eco-friendly method currently available for processing nappy and sanitary waste. 

Over 45 tonnes of waste have been diverted from landfills in the past year with Green Bottoms’ support. LEYF has avoided using 43,008 single-use plastic wipes and reduced its carbon

June O’Sullivan, LEYF chief executive, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Green Bottoms for their support and generous donation which is making a real difference to some of LEYF’s families most in need – and to the planet. This partnership champions LEYF’s commitment to providing the best care for our children while championing environmental sustainability and reducing landfill waste.” 

Mark Smith, Green Bottoms co-founder, said: “LEYF is an inspirational organisation that cares deeply about its mission, and we’re proud to have worked with them for well over a decade. As we share so many of the same values, we couldn’t be more excited to be joining them in this enhanced partnership and playing a small part in supporting their vital work.”