An incredible eight million disposable nappies are thrown away every day in Britain and some studies suggest that the plastics used in them may take up to 500 years to break down.
Fortunately there is an alternative that can be far better for the the environment - and cheaper too.
Modern cloth nappies, or 'real nappies' as they are often known, help to reduce the amount of waste that is sent to landfill.
Find out more about using real nappies at Go Real.
