Real Nappies
About PKRNN
With over 8 million disposable nappies going to landfill each
day within the UK, Perth & Kinross Real Nappy Network (PKRNN)
is a local organisation which aims to reduce the number of
disposables entering our waste stream.
We are a voluntary group of local parents, with
representation/support from Perth & Kinross Council, the
Scottish Environment Protection Agency, and health
professionals.
We provide information, advice and support about the wide range
of real (washable / cloth) nappies to local parents, health
professionals, nurseries and others. PKRNN does not have a
commercial interest in nappies and is a not for profit
organisation.
PKRNN currently employs two part-time staff through funding from
Perth & Kinross Council’s Community Waste Fund and is
administering a range of incentives, funded through the INCREASE
Programme.
How we can help
We have a comprehensive real nappy 'library' which contains
samples of modern, cloth nappies and accessories. We also offer the
chance to borrow one of our lending kits and from time to time run
other schemes to help you to work out which type of nappy will suit
you best.
With our staff having personal real nappy experience, and a team
of volunteers with the same, we like to think we can answer all
your real nappy questions and concerns. And if we don't know the
answer we have a wide range of contacts in the real nappy world to
try next!
We offer talks and displays throughout the Perth & Kinross
area, be they for baby & toddler groups, antenatal classes,
health professionals, school groups etc.
We run regular
events, including our monthly 'Nappuccinos', where you can meet
other real nappy users, as well as PKRNN staff and volunteers. We
also produce a regular newsletter and can add you to our
e-mailing list to receive this, as well as invitations to our
events.
