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Nappy company helps tackle the plastic problem
GOING GLOBAL
The Chamber’s INTERNATIONAL TRADE TEAM will help you navigate your way through all of the regulatory procedures and documents that you’ll need for successful international trading
TACKLING THE PLASTIC PROBLEM
Vanuatu has become the first country in the world to propose a ban on disposable nappies as part of a bold move to eliminate unnecessary single-use plastic waste due to the devastating effects caused to the Pacific Island, with 27% of Vanuatu’s waste being single-use disposable nappies.
Reusable nappy experts, Bambino Mio, strongly believe a product solution to the disposable nappy ban already exists in the form of modern reusable nappies.
To help introduce this sustainable solution, the brand teamed up with a local social enterprise, Mamma’s Laef Vanuatu, to provide advice, financial support, product education and technical expertise to help facilitate independent production of reusable nappies which Mamma’s Laef Vanuatu could manufacture and distribute independently.
Bambino Mio managing director Guy Schanschieff said: “We’re incredibly proud to be supporting Mamma’s Laef to help develop locally-led reusable nappy manufacturing. This initiative will not only help the environment and help parents save money, it’s also an opportunity to build a homegrown industry that will create more jobs in Vanuatu.”
Bambino Mio worked closely with the social enterprise to undertake a pilot scheme to encourage a community trial of the locally made modern reusable nappies to help support the Government’s proposed ban, meet the needs of local communities, reduce plastic pollution, and save families money.
Island nations are hit hard by climate change and plastic pollution and the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu is no exception. The replacement of single-use nappies with Mamma’s Laef reusable nappies in Vanuatu would support 13 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Building on this work in Vanuatu, the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has recently announced a project across all 15 countries in the Pacific to look at alternatives to single-use nappies. Bambino Mio stands ready to assist any government looking to introduce modern reusable nappies into their countries.
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SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADERS
A new dedicated membership package from Northamptonshire Chamber has proven hugely popular with international traders.
The freshly launched International Trade Membership option has been designed for members with international trading needs, allowing members access to all standard Chamber membership benefits alongside enhanced support for international trading.
This specifically tailored package offers exclusive access to vital forums, and international trade seminars in addition to dedicated international trade advice and support lines.
Every international trade member will receive support to help maximise their membership in line with any international trade requirements, as well as monthly news updates and relevant, timely content.
The Chamber’s dedicated International Trade team and partners will also provide an Export Readiness Consultation designed to support exporters with signposting advice and expert knowledge. As ever, international trade members will continue to receive priority documentation services and discounted rates for certain documentation paperwork, plus access to a free FX currency audit check, international trade seminars, an International Trade Chamber helpline, and general everyday international trade support and advice. Northamptonshire Chamber interim CEO Louise Wall said: “This new proactive service for international traders will provide an unrivalled level of business support for those who choose to use it. We are dedicated to offering the very best service for our members and this adds to the already impressive list of benefits of being a Chamber member.”
