Have you ever wondered what impact women’s period has on the environment? The numbers are staggering and do not fair well for Mother Earth. Over 7 billion tampons are flushed or thrown away each year in North America alone. Not to mention 13 billion pads that end up in landfills on top of that.
And even though some of the pads and tampons available on the market these days are made of unbleached, organic cotton (e.g. Seventh Generation), they are still disposable so the end result is just the same. Thus, if you’re thinking about the impact you have on the environment fro a few days every month (like I have many times in the past), the best way to go is most likely to go reusable.
Now, the idea of reusable pads or tampons (in this case it is a cup that serves the same purpose as the conventional tampon) is really not a very appealing one, to be honest. But taking into consideration the greenest choice, it seems our grandmothers’ ways are always the best, at least in this respect.
So if you’re looking for a safer, healthier and more eco-friendly option for you periods, I found one company that has the largest variety to offer, namely Luna Pads (www.lunapads.com). The company caters to the environmentally conscious women by offering a number of products, including reusable and washable cotton pads and liners, pantyliners, underwear and the Diva Cup that is the green substitute for a tampon. What makes it more appealing is the myriad of colors and varieties these come in, therefore you can choose whatever products first your own menstrual cycle best. Perhaps I should try it myself (the ‘practice what you preach’ thing) as soon as I get over the unwillingness of washing my period pads…
dont forget there are other cup manufacturers as well.
menstrual cup lj community can start people off
i love my luna pad kit!