Eco Period Box December 2018!

Why am I taking action?

Since I started my petition in February and began campaigning for change, I have become aware of just how many problems there are surrounding menstruation, through the fantastic work and campaigning that inspiring individuals and groups are doing in this field. These issues range from the taboo in talking about periods, the environmental impacts of plastic in our period care and period poverty.
 
Period poverty wrongly affects so many, in fact according to Plan UK 1 in 10 girls between the ages of 14-21 cannot afford menstrual products and a shocking 137,000 have missed school because of this. And it does not only impact those at school, it also affects those that are homeless, refugees and those who simply cannot afford them. It really saddened me that in 2018 there are so many individuals out there who do not have access to these essentials and I wanted to address this by taking action!

What am I doing?

After seeing reverse advent calendars last year in the aid of food banks, I felt compelled to do this but instead for period poverty! That is why this year, rather than giving gifts to family and friends for Christmas, I am putting an item each day throughout December into my Eco Period Box, which starts on December 1st and ends on the 31st, this will then be donated to a period poverty charity at the start of the New Year! ​ ​

How can I get involved?

It would be fantastic to have your support with Eco Period Action for Good this December, you can get involved by:

1. Sharing the Eco Period Box video
2. Donating an item
3. Setting up a box at work or at home
4. Encouraging others to get involved
5. Share what your doing on social media using the hashtag #ecoperiodbox!

Where can I donate?

The Red Box Project
The Red box Project is a community lead and driven initiative that quietly ensures that no young woman misses out on her education because of her period.
They accept tampons, pads and panty-liners.
You can donate to their locations spread across the here

Bloody Good Period 
Bloody Good Period is a not-for-profit charitable project, they currently supply 16 asylum seeker drop in centres based in London and Leeds with feminine hygiene products.
They accept sanitary pads and panty-liners (They don't take tampons and menstrual cups)
You send donations directly to them using the address: Bloody Good Period c/o SafeStore, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N8 7HP

​Freedom 4 Girls
Freedom4Girls is a UK-registered charity fighting period poverty. They actively support women and girls in the UK and in developing countries, who struggle to access safe sanitary protection.
They accept all menstrual products.
You can donate to Freedom 4 Girls donation stations throughout Leeds!

The Trussell Trust and Food Banks
The Trussell Trust has been operating for 20 years, they network over 420 foodbanks out of more than 1,200 centres across the UK and  provide a minimum of three days’ emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis.
They accept all menstrual products.
You can find and donate to your local Trussell Trust food bank here!

Where can I get eco-friendly period care?

Local health food shops
​Most local health food shops sell a variety of eco-friendly tampons and pads that you can then donate to a period poverty charity or food bank in person!
Supermarkets
Supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury's and some Asda and Waitrose stores sell a range of eco-friendly period care and if you don't have time to donate to a charity directly, a lot of supermarkets have a food bank donation point by their exits - if you do this please take a picture and use #ecoperiodbox to spread the word!
Online
There are multiple online stores where you can buy eco-friendly period care and get your order sent directly to a period poverty charity or food bank of your choice by using their address in the delivery details! If you do send an order it would be great if you could add 'Eco Period Box or Eco Period Action for Good' in the delivery note, so that we can see just how many donations have been received because of the action you have taken with eco period box!

Where can I find out more?

If you have any questions or would like to contact me then you can either fill out the form on the contact page or email me at [email protected] - I will get back to you as soon as I can!

​It would be brilliant to have your support and anything you do or donate is truly appreciated!
​I can't wait to see your pictures, don't forget to use #ecoperiodbox in your social media posts.
​Let's get donating this December and make a positive difference! ​