What conventional stores tell you about feminine hygiene products
HEJSupport published a new fact sheet based on the findings of a small survey among women in Canada. We asked
Featured
Policy
Together for toxic- and plastic free periods
Most of female sanitary products contain up to 90% plastic and toxic chemicals. The average woman will use 12,000 to 16,000 disposable feminine hygiene products in her lifetime and it can take up to 100 years or more for something like a plastic pad or applicator to break down.
Science
Timeline of Chemical Testing shows what is in your Period Products
Women`s Voices for the Earth compiled a timeline of chemcal testing, that shows the most recent studies that have been conducted and published as of March 2019.
Alternatives
Period Product Brands to Get
Adapted from “50 brands that will help you go zero waste” by Phoebe Young, from pebble magazine. Publication available at https://pebblemag.com/magazine/living/50-brands-to-help-you-go-zero-waste
Young Females
The Periodical: A Source for Menstrual News
The Periodical, a source of news about events and resources relating to menstrual hygiene.
Health
Dismantling Period Stigma in Sport
Adapted from ‘Why periods must no longer be a taboo subject in sport’ by Louise Lawless from The Irish Times. Publication available at: https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/why-periods-must-no-longer-be-a-taboo-subject-in-sport-1.3966173?mode=amp
Enviroment
Adapted from: Sustainable Menstruation – The Impact of Menstrual Products on the Environment by Ayesha Mehrotra
Let’s make the Earth a greener, better and safer place, one red revolution at a time!
In the Media
WVE campaigns against nanosilver in menstrual products
Women´s Voices campaign for laws that will require manufacturers to list ingredients in menstrual products, including nanosilver.
Perspectives
The Global Market for Menstrual Products
Adapted from Learn details of the Advances in Feminine Hygiene Products Market Forecast and Segments, 2018 to 2027 from the ‘Market Reports’ website. Full publication is available at: https://consumerreportsreview.com/learn-details-of-the-advances-in-feminine-hygiene-products-market-forecast-and-segments-2018-to-2027/
Action
Women’s Environmental Network: Environmenstrual Week of Action Toolkit
The objective of the Week of Action is to inform menstruators about sustainable alternatives to conventional menstrual products in order to promote healthy and environmentally-friendly periods.
Partners
Join the Campaign for Increased Transparency of Menstrual Product Ingredients
Adapted from ‘Tell Playtex and Stayfree to Detox the Box!” from Women’s Voices for the Earth. Original article available at: https://www.womensvoices.org/2019/08/23/tell-playtex-and-stayfree-to-detox-the-box/