Women`s Voices for the Earth release new report on impact of disclosure
NGOs investigated the impact of disclosure chemicals on menstruation products
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Policy
Women`s Voices for the Earth release new report on impact of disclosure
NGOs investigated the impact of disclosure chemicals on menstruation products
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
The right to healthy period products is not a privilege
Toxic chemicals have no place in period products. Join the fight!
Health
The right to healthy period products is not a privilege
Toxic chemicals have no place in period products. Join the fight!
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
Women`s Voices for the Earth release new report on impact of disclosure
NGOs investigated the impact of disclosure chemicals on menstruation products