Re-usable
menstrual products
We
are becoming increasingly
aware of the future problems
associated with landfill,
so if you are committed to
recycling, have a look at
what’s now
available, to further
reduce your carbon footprint.
Washable Pads
Washable
pads come in a range of fabrics
and styles, from organic
to funky fleece, mostly with
fold over wings that popper
round you pants. They come
in a range of thickness’,
with a waterproof layer for
added security.
Lunapads
Imse Vimse Organic Pads
See
the following stockists for
re-usuable menstrual pads:
Menstrual Cups
Menstrual
Cups are around two inches
long and made from different
kinds of soft rubber. They
are worn internally but
are not disposable, so you
only need to buy one, and you
will probably find that you
need to empty your menstrual
cup less frequently than you
currently replace towels or
tampons.
RRP for the British-made Mooncup,
is £19.99 and it lasts
for 10yrs (that’s 240
cycles, so it ends up at 8p
per month!)
The
Mooncup (silicone rubber)
The
Keeper (latex rubber)
Suppliers
of Menstrual Cups:
Natural Sponge Tampons
Did you
know the average woman uses
over 11,000 tampons during
her lifetime? Sponge Tampons
are natural, reusable sea sponges
that women have been using
since the dawn of time. They
are highly squishy, therefore
very comfortable and last for
several years. To
sterilize them, you submerge
them in a cup of boiling water
for a minute.
Please note, make sure the
ones you purchase are unbleached
sponges, as these are untreated
and therefore much safer.
Luna
Sponge Tampons
Jam Sponge Tampon
Suppliers
of Sponge Tampons:
Sew your own pads:
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