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- wellness
- May 6, 2019
5 ways women are reclaiming their period products
Women have had enough of wasteful and impractical feminine hygiene products.
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Re.t.a. is meant to \"disrupt the period solutions market and provide a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly option for people who prefer tampons\" Molland added.
Organic Initiative, aka Oi, is a New Zealand company that sells 100% certified organic cotton feminine hygiene products.
Their products are free of synthetics, chemicals sprays, perfumes and dyes.
\"There is growing awareness everywhere in every market that we need to take care of our bodies and take care of our world\" co-founder and CEO Helen Robinson told \"GMA.\"
Who needs an applicator? Itty bitty non-applicator tampons reduce waste, come in a hygenic wrapper, and are pocket-friendly! #OrganicInitiative pic.twitter.com/Wc05NsPGZh
— Organic Initiative (@Oi4me) January 22, 2018
Oi is working hard to make sure all women have the ability to get their hand on their products.
\"Affordability is key which is why Oi has launched into most Walmart stores and will be in more than 10,000 mass, drug and food stores in the USA alone this year\" Robinson said.
Walmart accounts for 20% of feminine hygiene sales annually, according to Oi, making this a huge stride for the feminine hygiene movement.
\"If you’re looking for an eco-friendly & wallet friendly feminine care option the Femly Cup is the game-changer that everyone deserves\" Femly founder Arion Long told \"GMA.\"
The cup is washable and reusable and used as a tampon alternative.
It can give you protection for up to 12 hours and is meant for any body type.
We also can't leave out that the cup comes in clear, pink and purple.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by The Femly Box® (@femlybox) on Feb 17, 2019 at 8:59am PST
Long says the Femly Cup is \"better for the environment and your wallet.\"
Lunapads are the OG when it comes to washable pads.
The company has been helping women with their menstrual cycles since 1993.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Lunapads (@lunapads) on Apr 9, 2019 at 12:27pm PDT
Lunapads are made with 100% cotton flannel and 100% cotton fleece and the perfect alternative to disposable pads..
There are no harsh chemicals and they come in different sizes to be inclusive to different body types.
\"All of our products are reusable and built to last, helping you reduce your carbon footprint\" the company says.
Beppy is a little more nontraditional compared to the feminine hygiene products above.
The product is a medical-grade sponge that is used as a string-free tampon.
It was made by women and for women with the environment in mind.
\"Beppy was created to ensure comfort and freedom during your period\" Jodie Baker from Beppy told \"GMA.\"
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Beppy Canada (@beppycanada) on Aug 30, 2018 at 12:18pm PDT
Beppy is hypoallergenic, breathable and non-toxic.
While Beppy is a one-time use product, the company uses no chlorine and limits their waste during production.
It is a Class II Medical Device and Health Canada certified.
\"Many of us have had to learn to advocate for ourselves, and that includes understanding and knowing what goes on and in us\" Baker said.
When it comes to the products you use it is entirely your choice.
Thanks to the feminine hygiene industry, there is a long list of product options.
The best thing to do is know where the products you use come from and know what you are putting into your own body.
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