Tests find nanomaterials in menstrual panties
Test of AVICENN finds nanosilver in menstrual panties.
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New Report: Toxic Chemicals in Menstrual Products in India
The report discusses the presence of toxic chemicals in menstrual products sold in the Indian market.
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Product test found PFAS in tampons
The organization Mamavation found PFAS Forever Chemicals in tampons.
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How to use toxic-free menstruation products – New film by WECF
This video from WECF is intended to make it easier for menstruating people to switch to sustainable, plastic-free, and healthy
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Report Giftfreie Menstruation (toxic-free menstruation)
WECF Germany released a report in German language, adressing the use of sustainable, non-toxic, and plastic-free menstrual products.
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The right to healthy period products is not a privilege
Toxic chemicals have no place in period products. Join the fight!
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Toxic chemicals in period products: do you want to minimize exposure?
After use, conventional period products end up in incinerators or landfills, where they further contribute to toxic emissions and releases that undermine the health of the planet.
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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”.
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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.”
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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