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Composting Sustainable Menstrual Products

17. August 202017. August 2020 Author

While many sustainable menstrual products are reusable, organic and plastic-free single-use options exist that can be composted to reduce their environmental impact.

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Forecasted Menstrual Cup Market Growth: 2019-2026

20. July 202020. July 2020 Author

The global menstrual cup market is anticipated to be worth $963 million by 2026.

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Incentivizing Sustainable Menstruation: Best Practices from Rosemont, Montreal

8. June 202014. July 2020 Author

Subsidizing reusable period products is a great way to promote sustainable alternatives while working toward menstrual equity

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To save the world, empower women

8. March 20208. March 2020 Olga Speranskaya

The environmental NGO City to Sea is spreading the word about sustainable alternatives through their ‘Plastic Free Periods’ initiative, which incorporates environmental advocacy into female health education.

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Greenwashing Plastic: The Problem with Plant-Based Tampon Applicators

28. October 201914. November 2019 Olga Speranskaya

Adapted from ‘The Shocking Truth About Plant-Based Plastic Applicators’ from natracare. Article available at: https://www.natracare.com/blog/shocking-truth-plant-based-plastic-applicators/ As awareness of the many

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Period Product Brands to Get

13. September 201922. September 2019 Olga Speranskaya

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

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The Rise of Organic Personal Care Products

27. August 20199. September 2019 Olga Speranskaya

Adapted from Organic Personal Care Products Market: Forecast, Company Perspective, Secrets, Innovation Till 2018 by Mohit. Full publication is available at: https://themarketplan.com/organic-personal-care-products-market-forecast-company-perspective-secrets-innovation-till-2018/64479/

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Adapted from ‘Safe Alternative to Tampons and Sanitary Pads: These Feminine Hygiene Products are made with Natural Materials’ by Chethana Prakasan

15. July 201914. August 2019 Author

Sanitary pads are an easy way to deal with your periods but its effect on the environment is devastating. Here are some eco-friendly alternatives to the traditional sanitary pads and tampons.