Maximising resources through washable nappies

Hundreds of disposable nappies are being regularly consumed. Besides, through the composition of these disposable nappies composition, young children are being daily exposed to plastic and chemical products.

In Montreal, Lange Bleu is offering a service consisting in delivering the nappies, taking them back, cleaning them, while also handling the products management once they are no longer usable. The business model is managing the products during all their lifecycle, thus maximising resources. A city district developed a subsidy to incentivize families in using the service. The initiative also benefits from governmental support, for their social inclusion job positions.

This service provides both environmental and social outcomes. By offering a washable service for nappies, free from hazardous composition, the service sets the environment and the health of children as a priority, while ensuring an integrated product management, from cradle to grave. In addition, workers currently in socio-professional inclusion processes were hired.