Council Connects July 2022
Council introduces its first Green Living Subsidy Cloth Nappy Rebate
Did you know that a baby will use upwards of 4,000 disposable nappies before they are toilet‑trained? These all end up in landfill, which emits harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This is a lot of landfill, with conventional disposable nappies estimated to take up to 150 years to break down.
Living Subsidy Form available from Council’s website and send it in with proof of purchase (receipt) and residency to astc@astc.nt.gov.au For full Terms & Conditions, visit the Green Living Subsidy webpage on Council’s website
Through this rebate, Alice Springs residents will be able to claim some of the cost of buying cloth nappies. This rebate encourages our residents to think and act sustainably and to reduce household waste. Households can apply for rebates of 50% (up to a maximum value of $100) on purchases of cloth nappies. For example, spend $50, get $25 back, spend $100, get $50 back, spend $200 and over you get $100. ‘Cloth nappies’ include cloth nappies, reusable swim nappies, reusable training nappies, reusable inner liner for nappies, reusable wet bags, and reusable wipes for cloth nappy use.
Cloth Nappy Workshops Council will be offering a number of FREE cloth nappy workshops to ensure you have the information and support needed to successfully transition to using cloth nappies. These workshops will cover types and materials of modern cloth nappies and include fitting demonstrations, cost‑savings, nappy care, and environmental benefits.
Eligibility To claim your rebates, you must provide: a copy of the receipt of purchase (the proof of purchase must be no older than 3 months and be for ‘cloth nappy’ purchases); and, proof that you live in Alice Springs (the proof of residency can be in the form of a rates notice, utility bill or drivers’ licence). To claim your rebate simply complete the Green
astc@astc.nt.gov.au
8950 0594
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