1. www.mothernatureproducts.co.za
great for
babies, great
for nature
Mother Nature Products are
proud local manufacturers of
great green baby products in
Cape Town, South Africa.
Our user-friendly Nappy
System spares the planet,
saves money, is chemical free.
Our Green Baby Range is
nature friendly and baby
friendly.
• Vat Registration: 4820255364
• Import/ Export Licence: 21043543
• BEE Clearance
2. The Big Nappy Issue
• Waste:
The key issue regarding disposable nappies lies in the volume of waste produced. An estimated 4000 – 6000 changes per baby
create 1 tonne of waste per baby in disposable nappies. Disposables are the third biggest waste contributor on the planet creating
4% of all waste world-wide. Regular disposable nappies are only on average 40% biodegradable over centuries and cannot be
recycled. It is also illegal to dump human waste on landfill sites which should go to the sewerage plant. Manufacturing waste, use
of natural resources, transportation and packaging also add to the waste and pollution issues surrounding disposable nappies.
• Chemical Use:
Regular disposables use hazardous chemicals such as dioxins (from being bleached with chlorine), volatile organic compounds
(which are carcinogenic) and sodium polyacrylate (associated with toxic shock syndrome) plus dyes, lotions and perfumes (known
allergens) . Astoundingly many baby nappy companies do not declare the chemicals used in their products and nor do they
require to do so by law! These chemicals not only pollute the earth but are a potential health risk to baby’s delicate skin and
immune systems.
• Cloth versus disposable nappies:
Studies have shown that cloth nappies are better for the environment in terms of waste, natural resources and chemical exposure
but on a par in terms of energy and water consumption over both types of nappy systems’ life cycle. Mother Nature Products
believe that a cloth nappy system is better for the environment if used correctly and we do encourage customers to use cloth
either full time or part time. In reality though disposable nappies are a more popular choice in today’s modern society (90% of
nappy users). Therefore, it will benefit the environment more if disposable nappy users are using disposable nappies that are
better for the environment or make a choice to use either cloth or both.
3. Raising the standards in the nappy industry: Products labelled with the Nordic Eco-
label must also comply with a number of strict requirements regarding the
environmental impact of the product throughout its life cycle, and in addition regard
to:
• Quality
• Function
• Health consideration
Some of the strict requirements imposed on baby nappies labelled with the Nordic
Eco-label are:
You can now choose a baby
nappy providing optimum
comfort to your child without
compromising your concern
for the environmental impact
of such products.
Bambo Nature is the new
baby nappy generation
labelled with the Nordic Eco-
label - the official
environmental labelling in
Scandinavia.
Bambo Nature has been
developed Denmark in
partnership with parents.
The nappy features
environmentally friendly
state-of-the-art raw materials
enabling us to produce a slim
and comfortable baby nappy
without compromising its
absorbency.
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No optical
brighteners or
Perfume
A minimum level of
renewable raw
Materials
A maximum limit
for production waste
created in the manufacturing
process is imposed
No use of moisturising
Lotion
Abena’s Bambo nature is the
only Baby Nappy in the world
with a certified eco-label
80% biodegradable, more than
3 times as much as other
brands.
5. “I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely LOVE
your nappies. My baby has been wearing them since birth
and she’s now 8 months old, and I am ecstatic about
them. I mean, honestly, how much trouble is it to pop a
few nappies in the machine? Very happy!" Tamar
“I used the goats milk on my face and my skin
already feels better."
Product Reviews:
“I ordered some items from you a while ago. I’ve really
loved the items I purchased, in fact your all in one
nappy and fleece liners are the best I’ve found and I've
tried pretty much every major reusable nappy retailer”
Charlize, London
“By the way, I’ve tried the Bambo Nature eco
disposable trainers on my daughter and it’s an
incredible product! The best disposable nappy I’ve
tried." Hayley
6. How many nappies do I need from birth to
potty?
• Bambo Nature Disposables
Sizes and Quantities:
• 24 Premature 1-3kg
• 28 Newborn 2-4kg
• 30 Mini 3-6kg
• 56 Midi 5-10kg
• 50 Maxi 8-18kg
• 46 Maxi Plus 12-22kg
• 42 Junior 15-25kg
• 22 Junior Training Pants
• 20 XL Plus 15 – 30 kg
Average full time use guideline:
• Newborn (10 packs)
• Mini (15 packs)
• Midi and Maxi (10 - 20 packs each)
• Maxi Plus (10 - 15 packs)
• Junior (2 - 10 packs)
• Junior Training Pants (4 – 10 packs)
Optional: Use bio degradable & flushable nappy liners and a natural
barrier balm.
• Cloth Nappy System
Size: All our nappies adjust fit from birth to potty training.
Quantity: 8 - 10 for part time use, 15 – 25 for full time use.
Accessories required: bio degradable & flushable nappy liners, natural
barrier balms, natural washing agent, bucket, booster pads.
Swim Cozzie Nappy: 2 required (Medium: 7 -11 kg’s, Large: 11 kg’s to 21
kg’s)
Potty trainers: 4 required (depending on when you start potty training,
either at 2 – 3 years or 3 – 4 years of age)
Optional: Use washable and reusable wet nappy bag and change mat.
Our nappies are made to last the full period your baby is in nappies but
many of our customers over the years have passed on most of their cloth
nappies to siblings extending their life cycle by double and even triple the
expected 3 years.
Washing: This will depend on how many nappies you have but on average
you will put on a nappy load three time per week. See our web site for
eco friendly laundering tips!
7. Giving back Dignity to Young Women at school,
institutions or the workplace
It is an unfortunate reality that throughout Africa there are young
women who do not attend school or work over their monthly
menstruation for one week each month. Many women in South
Africa so not have access to adequate sanitary pads over their
monthly menstruation. Statistics reveal that as much as 40% of
South African women cannot afford decent sanitary wear
during their menstruation.
• Mother Nature’s Pads will benefit schools, institutions or
businesses in the following ways:
• Restore dignity to women and enable girls and women to
attend school or work. Better attendance results in higher
pass rates or better productivity at work.
• Our pads fit in with cultural beliefs.
• Financial benefits by comparison to the on-going burden of
expense of the issue of disposable pads saving charities,
businesses and institutions millions of rands.
• The pads will reduce the burden of health and waste disposal
concerns where disposable pads are often inappropriately
discarded causing blockages or pollution. Blood stained pads
inappropriately discarded will spread disease.
• The pads last roughly 6 years of use if cared for correctly.
Issuing 2 to 6 pads per girl is adequate during school or work
hours.
• Potential Long Term Impact: Early data show that the
program has had a remarkable impact, by improving
attendance at school or reducing absenteeism in the
workplace. Girls in schools with peer-educators are better
informed about reproductive health and more comfortable
with discussing issues around menstruation, puberty and
relationships with boys. The young women have been very
excited to receive the pads. There has been a reduction in the
waste concerns at some schools where blocked sewerage
pipes and septic tanks were an on-going problem.
8. Our Company Philosophy
• As a company Mother Nature Products are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and health
of our babies through the manufacture and distribution of products that make a clear difference and through
accurate information and increased eco- friendly choices.
• In future we would like to see more government regulation regarding the manufacture of all nappies and allow for
effective bio degrading to take place before ending up in the landfill site; for it to become common practice for all
nappy users to use biodegradable nappy liners that are flushed away in a sewerage system and for more parents
to opt for eco friendly nappies whether that is a cloth or disposable nappy or both.
• Mission: To produce natural products which are chemical/ synthetic free and prevent waste on landfills. Our
products are primarily produced locally to create jobs & reduce our carbon footprint.
• We strive to make our green products durable, repairable, energy efficient and made with recyclable materials to
minimize the environmental impact through manufacture, packaging, distribution, use and disposal.
• www.mothernatureproducts.co.za
• Tel: 0217829117
