Reusable nappies, sanitary items and incontinence product rebates
Inner West residents can claim a 50% rebate on the purchase of reusable nappies (up to $150) reusable sanitary and incontinence products (up to $100), making it more afforable to go eco-friendly.
Reusable products may cost a little more up-front, but in the long term they can save you more than $1,000 a year! Council rebates are provided to help reduce the upfront costs of reusable options, allowing you to reduce your waste to landfill by shifting from disposable, single-use products.
Reusable Cloth Nappies
Surprisingly, nappies and absorbent hygiene products are among the largest contributors to household waste in the Inner West, with audits showing that by weight, these products make up 8% of the material collected through the red-lidded general waste bin.
Reusable Sanitary Wear
Did you know that the average person who has periods uses 10,000 – 12,000 disposable sanitary products in their lifetime? Absorbent hygiene wastes are among the largest contributors to household waste in the Inner West Council, making up 8% of the material collected through the red-lidded general waste bin.
Incontinence Underwear
Did you know that for light urinary incontinence, there are washable reusable options that replace single-use disposable underwear? Offering up to 400ml absorbency, this leak-proof absorbent underwear is available in supermarkets, chemists and via specialty retailers.