November 2011
2 posts
Fun and eco-friendly periods!: Why I switched: My... →
greenyourperiod:
I’ve been menstruating for about 10 years now. Before I started, we had “the talk” in 5th grade about our periods, when they would separate the girls into one classroom and the boys would stay behind. In that talk, all our options were disposable pads and tampons. No wonder I never considered any…
Don't cry, be healthy: Reusable pads and tampons... →
dontcrybehealthy:
Approximately 20 billion pads, tampons and applicators are sent to North American landfills annually .
On an individual level, each of the approximately 73 million menstruating people in North America will throw away 125 to 150kg or approximately 16,800 disposable pads or tampons in their…