Women are disproportionally affected by toxic plastics
The report by the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and toxics highlights that ” women face a disproportionate amount of the burden of plastic pollution”.
Featured
Policy
Moving Away from Menstrual Capitalism
While advancements in the menstrual product industry have led to increased freedom and choice for people who menstruate, marketing strategies have begun to co-opt feminist messaging in order to commercialize these necessities for financial gain.
Science
Phthalates are more ubiquitous than was previously known – and are commonly found in menstrual products
Phthalates are plasticizer chemicals found in a variety of products designed for daily use.
Exposure to this class of chemicals has been associated with several adverse health effects
Alternatives
Composting Sustainable Menstrual Products
While many sustainable menstrual products are reusable, organic and plastic-free single-use options exist that can be composted to reduce their environmental impact.
Young Females
New school program in UK: Rethink Periods
City to Sea launched the new schools program Rethink Periods. The program covers some basic biology around periods, products, environmental impacts, period poverty, taboos, myths and celebrations.
Health
Women are disproportionally affected by toxic plastics
The report by the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and toxics highlights that ” women face a disproportionate amount of the burden of plastic pollution”.
Enviroment
Menstrual Products and their Disposal
Though 89% of females in the study believed that menstrual waste is a matter of concern, 58% of them were clueless about its fate.
In the Media
HEJSupport Interview with Ebby Weyime, Founder of The Grace Cup
In a country where some people don’t even make a dollar a day, a pad doesn’t really become a necessity, over something like food.
Perspectives
HEJSupport Interview with Ebby Weyime, Founder of The Grace Cup
In a country where some people don’t even make a dollar a day, a pad doesn’t really become a necessity, over something like food.
Action
HEJSupport Interview with Jana Girdauskas, Founder and Education Manager at The Period Purse
“Let’s reduce the stigma, let’s talk about periods more, let’s know more about it.”
Partners
Environmenstrual Week 2020
The objectives of Environmenstrual Week in 2020 are threefold: to advocate for an end to period poverty, to promote the conversation surrounding eco-friendly period products, and to help end the taboo around periods.