Cloth Diaper Subsidy in Victoria, BC (CRD)

We, the undersigned, wish to petition the CRD for a cloth diaper subsidy. Many other Canadian municipalities (sample enclosed) are offering subsidies by way of cash rebates, reimbursements, city services credits and subsidized free trial packs.

The environmental impact of disposable diapers should not be ignored. Over 92% of single use diapers end up in landfills, representing about 4% of household solid waste. We would like to have a subsidy in place for CRD families that are lowering their environmental impact by choosing cloth, thus reducing gross municipal tonnage and keeping single use products out of our landfills. The economic impact of using cloth is also important. Families can save up to 80% by choosing reusable diapers.

Finally, we would like to support our local cloth retailers and small businesses by adding the stipulation that a subsidy would only be eligible if the diapers are purchased within the CRD. Therefore, your petitioners request that the CRD develop a subsidy plan for the use of cloth diapers, and reduce waste in our local landfills while supporting local small businesses.