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Eco-Period Brand Bible!

4/28/2020

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Since starting my online campaign to #EndPeriodPlastic, there are a few questions I get asked regularly,  including; ‘Where can I access eco-friendly period products?’ and ‘What options are out there and what brands do you recommend?’.

So, here we go, all hail the eco-period brand bible in all its glory! I have put together this full list of all the eco-friendly period brands and products that are available in the UK both online and in shops! The list includes eco-friendly tampons and pads as well as reusables like menstrual cups, cloth pads, period pants and reusable tampon applicators.
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​Brands are listed A-Z , plus I’ve included links to their online websites as well as the information on where you can access them in a UK store near you! This is not an AD or sponsored blog post, it is simply a list of all the different products you can get and where they are available in the UK,  to make it easier for you to find them.

I haven’t singled out the ones I prefer or use as I am brand neutral when it comes to eco-friendly brands and champion all that avoid plastic! I hope that you find this resource useful and if you decide to wave goodbye to conventional and opt for eco, use the hashtag #GoGreenOnYourFlow on social media and I’ll share!

If you’d like to know more about how you can ditch plastic at that time of the month, check out my other blog here for more information.

​Tampons and Pads
DAME - Digital/non-app tampons available on their website and in Boots, Sainsbury's and Waitrose stores nationwide.
Flo – Range of tampons (avoid plant-based plastic apps!) and pads available on their website and in Boots and Morrisons stores nationwide.
Hey Girls – Range of tampons (avoid plant-based plastic apps!) and pads available on their website and in Asda, Waitrose and some Co-op stores.
Kind Organic – Range of tampons and pads available on their website and in Boots stores nationwide.
Lil-Lets Organic Range – Range of tampons and pads available online at Ocado and available in Boots stores.
Natracare – Range of tampons and pads available on some online shops like Ethical Superstore and in Waitrose and independent health stores nationwide.
Organyc – Range of tampons (avoid plant-based plastic apps) and pads available on their website and in some independent health stores.
TOTM –  Range of tampons and pads available on their website and in Tesco and Superdrug stores nationwide.
Yoni – Range of tampons and pads available on their website and in Sainsbury’s stores nationwide.

Tampons and Pads available online only:
Grace & Green – Range of tampons and pads available on their website.
Mondays – Range of tampons and pads available on their website.
&SISTERS – Range of tampons and pads available on their website.
Freda – Delivery subscription of a range of tampons (avoid plant-based plastic apps) and pads available on their website.
OHNE – Tampon only delivery subscription available on their website.
Yoppie - Range of tampons and pads available on their website.

Cups:
Diva Cup – Available on their website and in some independent shops.
Hey Girls – Available on their website and in Asda, Waitrose and some Co-op stores.
Intimina – Available on their website and in Sainsbury’s stores.
Kind Organic – Available on their website and in Boots stores.
Lunette – Available on their website.
Mooncup – Available on their website and in Boots stores.
Organicup – Available on their website and in Holland & Barrett and some Superdrug stores.
Ruby Cup – Available on their website and in some independent health stores.
&SISTERS - Available on their website.
TOTM – Available on their website and in Tesco and Superdrug stores.

Cloth Pads:
Bloom & Nora - Available on their website and in Holland & Barrett stores.
Cheeky Wipes - Available on their website.
Eco Femme - Available on their website and in some independent health stores.
Earthwise Girls - Available on their website.
Hey Girls – Available on their website and in some independent health stores.
Honour Your Flow - Available on their website. (Side note: Some of their range contains wool, so if you're plant-based, vegan or just don't want it, check before you buy.)
Imse Vimse – Available on their website and Ethical Superstore.

Period Pants
Cheeky Wipes – Available on their website.
Flux – Available on their website and in Holland & Barrett stores.
Hey Girls – Available on their website.
Modibodi – Available on their website - (Side note: Their main range contains wool, so if you're plant-based, vegan or just don't want it, shop their vegan range instead.)
Thinx – Available on their website and in some Boots stores.
WUKA – Available on their website and in Sainbury’s.

Reusable Tampon Applicator:
DAME – Available on their website and in Boots, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose stores nationwide.
​TOTM - Available on Superdrug online.
Thinx – Available on their website.
 
What is your favourite product to use at that time of the month? If you know of any brands that I have missed which should be added, please send me a message! This list will be continually updated.
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A recap of what happened in 2019!

12/31/2019

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From meeting period industry giants like Procter & Gamble to working with supermarkets and local authorities to bring about positive change and even winning an award, what a year 2019 has been! This year has been a whirlwind and a journey, transforming me from the postal worker that started a petition in 2018 to an environmental activist.
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Since there’s been so much happening this year with the campaign and the work I’ve been doing urging governments and councils to use their period poverty funding on eco-friendly products, I thought I’d recap and share everything that’s happened this year!

Whilst this is a list of certain things that have happened, there is a lot more going on behind the scenes like; persistently contacting decision makers, sending hundreds of emails, lots of meetings, coming up with campaign ideas, coordinating campaign actions, drinking lots of tea and happy dancing whenever there is a result.

The end period plastic campaign.
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  • In 2019 the campaign and it’s thousands of supporters took action on manufacturers Lil-lets and Procter & Gamble and retailers Morrisons and Superdrug.
  • In January I held a demonstration alone outside Lil-lets head office in Solihull and delivered the petition to them.
  • I’ve met with six of the fourteen manufacturers and supermarkets that are decision makers on the campaign, these being Procter & Gamble (owners of Tampax and Always), Boots, Bodyform, Superdrug, Sainsbury’s and Tesco. I delivered the petition, spoke to them about the unnecessary plastic in their products, the campaign and why they need to bring about change.
  • In August the campaigning resulted in supermarket Sainsbury’s stopping the production of their own-brand plastic tampon applicators. They are the first decision maker to make this move and it will save 2.7 tonnes of plastic each year.
  • The campaign has been featured in a variety of publications including The Guardian, Mashable, Metro, Virgin and Ethical Consumer.
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I'm absolutely thrilled and honoured that for my campaigning and activism efforts I’ve been named on the Independent’s Happy List and the BBC’s 100 Women list, which celebrates influential and inspirational women around the globe! The campaign has also won an amazing Surfer’s Against Sewage Plastic Free Award for best campaign!
A film about the campaign and my journey, that I had the pleasure of making with The Planet Shine.

Campaigning for period poverty funding to be spent on eco-friendly period products.

A lot of the work I’ve been doing this year has been calling on the UK and Welsh Governments to use their period poverty funding on eco-friendly products. If you don't know what this funding is, it makes menstrual products freely available to pupils in primary and secondary schools across the UK. The conventional tampons and pads usually provided with funding contain high amounts of plastic, which is why I’ve been pushing for it to be spent on eco-friendly versions, so that we can tackle period poverty, the plastic crisis and protect the environment simultaneously. ​
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Meeting Caroline Lucas in June 2019
  • In April, I used the campaign as a platform to urge UK Government to spend the funding sustainably. Supporters got involved by sending emails to the Department of Education.
  • In May, I contacted local authorities across Wales as the funding is spent on a council by council basis, with councils deciding what to use the funding on. I began to meet Welsh councils and spoke to them about how they could use the funding in a green way.
  • In June, I met with Green MP Caroline Lucas to discuss my concerns about how the UK Government’s funding would be spent. Together we worked on an early day motion to raise this issue in parliament and gather cross party support.
  • I contacted all MPs asking them to sign the EDM, many campaign supporters joined in by asking their local MPs to do the same. The EDM got almost 70 signatures in total, with many more MPs pledging to sign after the 2019 session closed.
  • In September, Caerphilly Council whom I’d been working with since May shared the news publicly that they were committed to spending all of their funding sustainably! This positive move by the forward-thinking local authority is a UK and global first.
  • I’ve been meeting with other councils in Wales since this news and many are considering the move, which is really exciting.
  • What the UK Government’s funding is going to be spent on remains unclear. After pushing for eco-friendly products to be bought they have added ‘environmentally-friendly pads and tampons’ to the list of products that will be available for schools to choose from as well as reusable cups and cloth pads. 
Support.

​Something that I've been reflecting on has been the sheer amount of support that I've received for what I am doing. From individuals to charities and organisations this overwhelming support has helped lift me and constantly made me feel empowered and inspired to continue addressing this issue with decision makers and local authorities and taking action. Thank you for supporting me.
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A particular highlight of 2019 for me is when my head took over the BBC newsroom.

2020.
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I think we all want to start seeing global leaders, governments and manufacturers not just saying the right things, but also taking real action. We've seen the impacts, 2020 is the start of a new decade and it's time for conversations and discussions that lead to definitive changes being made. I don't just hope for a year of green action, but instead, a decade of green action.

I am excited for what 2020 is going to bring, change is most definitely coming. I will continue to fight and tackle this and any issue that I can to make this world a better place. I urge anyone who has something that they are passionate about or something that niggles away at them, to stand up and make their voice heard. We can all make a difference. 
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Go Green on Your Flow this Plastic-Free July and Beyond!

7/1/2019

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People are cutting plastic out of their lives left, right and center, looking for any opportunity to go that one step further to ditch unnecessary waste for a better planet, but have you ever thought about what you use on your period? In early 2018, I came to realize for the first time that the products I had been using since I started my period, contained up to 90% plastic! This realization led me to want to raise awareness about this issue and take action
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Plastic Free July is here and in preparation I have put together this blog about how everyone who has a period, from individuals, to offices and workplaces can ditch plastic at that time of the month! Prepare yourself for period puns and a flow of tips as I show you how you can Go Green On Your Flow; Let’s dive in!

How you can make a difference as an individual:
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Say ‘See ya later Plastic Applicator’!
Plastic tampon applicators are a big issue, they are used for a matter of seconds, yet take centuries to break down. If you use them, this is a great first step to cut down on unnecessary plastic and luckily, you’ll be able to ditch them in no time with the abundance of alternatives out there:
Cardboard applicators: Simply switch from a plastic applicator to cardboard! They were the first applicators around, do the same job as plastic, without the negative environmental impacts and won’t stick around for centuries!
Non-Applicators: No applicator, no problem! Non-apps are the perfect choice if you aren’t fussed about applicators, you also cut down on excess waste – what’s not to like? Do be aware however, that the majority of non-apps come with plastic wrapping them.
Reusable Applicator: Don’t want to go applicator-free, but cardboard isn’t quite right for you either? What about a reusable applicator? This new period tech is designed so that you never need another applicator again! They are fantastic, as you just keep re-using them, over and over again!

Make the switch to plastic-free tampons and pads!
At school during period education, we are given branded tampons and pads, this then starts a consumer cycle and those brands become our go-to for the foreseeable future.

The truth is mainstream period brands contain up to 90% plastic, are used for 4-8 hours, disposed of and then take over 500 years to break down. You can take direct action to ditch plastic on your period, by swapping out plastic laden tampons, pads and pantyliners in favor of eco-friendly versions that do the same job, minus the plastic!

There are countless companies out there producing plastic-free alternatives, some since the 80’s! This is a great switch and one that is easily made, there are now eco-friendly ranges available in most supermarkets and health food stores nationwide, due to the campaigns action.

Even if you use eco-period products, please NEVER flush them! It is estimated that 2.5 Million Tampons, 1.4 Million Pads and 700,000 Pantyliners are flushed down UK toilets every day, collectively adding up to a horrifying 2 Billion a year! Because water companies can’t capture everything that is wrongly flushed, it can then end up in waterways and eventually the ocean. Over time, they break down into smaller pieces, known as micro-plastics and fibres, which then pose a further threat to marine-life and ecosystems.
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Give reusables a go!
Want to give something else a try? Reusables might be just the thing for you. There are multiple benefits to them, you not only save a huge amount of money, but you also reduce the number of products you use, meaning less waste. Let’s explore the reusable choices available:
Menstrual Cups are becoming a popular choice for people looking for reusable period products. They are insertable and can be used for 4-12 hours at a time depending on your flow, it is then removed, emptied, rinsed and reinserted! Though their initial cost is slightly high, they can be used for 10 years, meaning you save a huge amount of money in the long run!
Washable pads aren’t spoken about very often, as the conversation surrounding reusable menstrual products is usually dominated by cups. Not everyone likes insertable products like tampons or cups, for whatever reason, which is where reusable pads come in! They are just like disposable pads, but instead of throwing them away after each use, you wash and reuse them again and again! They are a fantastic choice and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and patterns, meaning you can find the perfect one to suit you and your flow!
Period pants are a pretty new innovation and you may not have heard of them before but are proving to be a big hit! Just like washable pads, they can be washed after each use and used repeatedly for years to come. They are a bit on the pricier side, but they are super comfy, and have you covered even on your heaviest days!
 
How your workplace can break the plastic cycle, period.
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Actively making changes in our lives is a great way to cut the use of plastic, but have you ever thought of the impact you could have by bringing that conversation into your workplace or business?  Here is how your workplace can make a positive difference to the planet by having a green flow:
Provide plastic-free tampons and pads: If you provide or are thinking of making period products available to your employees or customers, then why not purchase eco-friendly products instead of plastic laden mainstream brands? This way you will be taking a forward thinking and incredibly positive step to provide people with what they need, whilst tackling the plastic crisis and protecting the environment simultaneously!
Spread the word: If your workplace freely stocks mainstream brands for you and your colleagues, they are more than likely unaware that they contain plastic. Start a conversation and speak to them about your thoughts and concerns, you can then use this as an opportunity to ask/suggest if they can stock an eco-friendly brand instead!
Don’t flush: Put a Do-Not-Flush sticker or notification on the back of all toilet doors, so that employees can be made aware that they shouldn’t be flushing anything down the toilet apart from pee, paper and poo! 
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Eco Period Box: Shops across the UK and Ireland took positive action in April!

5/5/2019

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In April, 20 shops scattered across the UK and Ireland teamed up with me to take positive action! Each shop got involved by putting an Eco Period Box in their store as a drop off point for eco-friendly donations. After the month of action ended, everything collected was then donated to a charity of each shop’s choice! You can see a list of who got involved here.

April buzzed with conversations surrounding the issue of period poverty and the donations were well and truly flowing throughout. It was lovely watching all the communities coming together to make a positive difference to help support people in their area who are impacted by period poverty.

I also had the opportunity to take the Eco Period Box to the Pebble Fest in London, which acted as a drop off point, to collect donations from those who attended. The engagement was brilliant, and I was delighted that so many people came over to start conversations and openly discuss the issue. Everything donated at the event went to a London charity, near to where the event was held, called Hestia, who provide support to people in crisis. 

Thousands of eco-friendly tampons, pads and reusables were donated, collected and distributed to charities allover the UK and Ireland, and that is down to everyone who contributed to their local box in April!

​So, thank you for donating and making a difference to the individuals in your community that are affected by period poverty! I also want to say a big thank you to the incredible shops, who enthusiastically welcomed this campaign into their space and got involved with such pride, this wouldn't have been anywhere near as special without you, and thank you to Pebble, who let me have a box at their event! 

Eco Period Box News:
  • I'm delighted to announce that both Small Changes in Dublin and The Eco Larder in Edinburgh have decided to carry on having the Eco Period Box in-store for the foreseeable future, with Small Changes donations going to The Homeless Period Ireland and The Eco Larder's to Edinburgh Women's Aid! This is fantastic news, so thank you to them for continuing to take action!
  • Leeds shop The Jar Tree were inspired by charity Freedom 4 Girls, who they donated to, and started doing pad making workshops! The workshops have proven to be so popular, that they are going to continue hosting them!
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Eco Period Box: 20 Shops taking Eco Period Action in April!

3/25/2019

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​In December I addressed period poverty by taking action with my Eco Period Box campaign. The campaign encouraged everyone to join in and make a positive difference by donating eco-friendly period care to those affected by period poverty. It was a success, with individuals, groups and companies coming together to get involved and over 4,000 plastic-free period products and 40 reusables were collected, distributed and donated all over the UK!

Although the campaign was originally for December, many have asked whether it would be extended into the new year and I’m excited to announce that following its success, it is coming back in April! I wanted even more people to benefit from it this time, which is why I have been in touch with shops throughout the UK and Ireland to bring the campaign to their area!

20 shops across the UK and Ireland are taking part to help support people locally that are affected by period poverty by having an Eco Period Box, which people can donate to! This will be running from the 1st-30th and all donations collected, will be given to a local charity of their choice. 

What is period poverty? 
Period poverty affects thousands of individuals each year, including those at school, those that are homeless, refugees and those who simply cannot afford period care due to financial constraints. I was saddened by the thought of people missing out on their education and opportunities simply because they cannot afford the essentials they need, which is why I started the Eco Period Box. 

What are eco-friendly period products?
Conventional tampons and pads contain up to 90% plastic and are constantly being produced, used for 4-8 hours, disposed of and then take over 500 years to break down. Eco-friendly period products are just like their conventional counterparts but without the unnecessary plastic content.
There are countless alternatives available including plastic-free tampons, pads and pantyliners or reusables such as menstrual cups and washable pads or pants!

Why donate 'eco'? 
I set up the Eco Period Box to address period poverty in a way that I feel truly benefits all, plastic-free period products and reusables are not only better for the people using them, but they also have a minimal environmental impact, which is really important. I also believe that everyone, no matter their situation, deserves a choice in what they use.

Where do I get eco-products and how do I donate?
The shops that are taking part this month by having a box in-store stock plastic-free tampons and pads and/or reusables, so you don't need to bring a donation with you before you come to the shop. To make a donation, you can simply pop the item(s) you wish to donate into your basket, go to till, purchase them and then say to a member of staff that you wish to contribute the item(s) to their Eco Period Box, and then drop your donation in!
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Here are the shops that are getting involved, if you have one nearby it would be great if you could make a contribution to their box, and if you do it would be fantastic if you could take a picture and post it online using #EcoPeriodBox!
Bristol – Zero Green
Their address is 12 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1HT
You can find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Their donations will be going to No More Taboo.

York – Tullivers
Their address is 1-2 Colliergate, York YO1 8BP
You can find them on Facebook and Twitter.
Their donations will be going to Kyra Womens Project.

Nottingham - Dash Vegan
Their address is Cobden Chambers, Pelham street Nottingham, NG1  2ED.
You can find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Their donations will be going to The Red Box Project Nottingham.

Edinburgh - The Eco Larder
Their address is 200 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EB
You can find them on Facebook and Instagram. 
They are giving their donations to a local charity.

Edinburgh - The New Leaf Co-op
Their address is 23 Argyle Place EH9 1JJ
You can find them on Facebook and Instagram. 
They are giving their donations to a local charity.

Plymouth – Ethica 
Their address is 155 Armada Way, Plymouth, PL1 1HY
You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.
​Their donations will be going to The Plymouth Red Box Project.

Dublin - Small Changes Wholefoods Store
Their address is 40 Drumcondra Rd. Lower, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
You can find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Their donations will be going to Homeless Period Ireland.

Rugby – Wild & Free
Their address is 6 Bank Street, Rugby, CV21 2QE
You can find them on Facebook and Twitter.
​Their donations will be going to Rugby Foodbank.

Manchester – The Eighth Day Co-op Ltd
Their address is 111 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7DU 
You can find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
​Their donations will be going to Emmeline's Pantry.

Sheffield – New Roots
Their address is 347 Glossop Road, Sheffield S11 8RE
​You can find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
​Their donations will be going to the Campaign Against Period Poverty.

Taunton – Lesser Litter
Their address is 11 Paul Street, Taunton, TA1 3PF
You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.
​Their donations will be going to a local charity.

Leeds – The Jar Tree
Their address is Unit BS1, Row B, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Vicar Lane, LS2 7HY
You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.
​Their donations will be going to Freedom 4 Girls.

Northampton – Daily Bread Co-operative
Their address is Daily Bread Co-op, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7AD
You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.
​Their donations will be going to The Red Box Project Northampton.

Colchester – An Ethical Life
Their address is St Mary’s Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8NJ
You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Their donations will be going to a local charity.

Swansea - Brontosaurus
Their address is 23B Swansea Indoor Market, Swansea
You can find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Their donations will be going to Matthew's House.

Shaftesbury - Coconut and Cotton
Their address is Unit 5A Swans Yard, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JQ
You can find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
​Their donations will be going to a local charity.

Birmingham - Indigo Wholefoods
Their address is 50-52 St Mary's Row, Birmingham, B13 8JG
You can find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
​Their donations will be going to a local charity.

Bangor - Dimensions Health Store
Their address is 15 Holyhead Road, Bangor, Gwynedd
You can find them on Facebook.
​Their donations will be going to a local charity.

Southport - Nature's Remedies
Their address is 3 Market Street, Southport, PR8 1HH.
You can find them on Facebook and Twitter.
​Their donations will be going to The Red Box Project Southport.
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Marlborough - Packaging Not Included
Their address is Unit 7 Hughenden Yard, High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LT
You can find them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
​Their donations will be going to a local charity.
Thank you so much to all the shops that are getting involved to help support their local areas by taking Eco Period Action for Good! If you have a shop that sells plastic-free period products and/or reusables and would like to have a box in your shop, please get in touch by sending me a message through the contact page!
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Why 2019 needs to be the Year of the Plastic-free Period!

1/7/2019

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In 2018 the threat of plastic pollution and its adverse effects on the environment gained huge media coverage.  Period products are no exception, with many becoming aware for the first time just like me that the tampons and pads that we had been using for years contained high amounts of plastic. That’s why I took a stand against period plastic last year by starting a petition, which calls on key manufacturers and supermarkets to go plastic-free. Taking on these large multinational companies is a huge task, but one I am willing to take on; as the environment is at stake!

These products can contain up to 90% plastic, are constantly manufactured and discarded, with an estimated 100 billion disposed of annually worldwide; nearly all of which contain plastics! They can enter rivers and oceans and end up on beaches. In fact, a report by the European Commission found that period items are the fifth most common waste washed up on beaches!

This happens when they are incorrectly flushed down toilets, and shockingly an estimated up to 2 billion tampons, pads and applicators are flushed in the UK annually! This pollutes and negatively impacts the environment and contributes to ocean plastic, which kills around 1 million sea birds and 100,000 sea mammals, marine turtles and countless fish yearly. Overtime their plastic content disintegrates into smaller pieces, known as micro-plastics and fibres, which pose a further threat to marine-life and ecosystems.

They also contribute to over 200,000 tonnes of landfill waste every year, however, any not sent to landfill may be incinerated with the potential to release toxins due to their high plastic and synthetic content. But no matter where they end up, whether at the bottom of the sea, in landfill or on a beach, they will remain there for hundreds of years and pose constant danger to animals and birds.

Plastic applicators are another major issue stemming from the period industry. They are found so often on beaches that many have nicknamed them ‘beach whistles’. Applicators are used for a matter of seconds and should never be made from a material that takes centuries to decompose. There is no excuse for this excessive use of plastic when there are environmentally-friendly alternatives such as cardboard applicators or non-applicator tampons! That’s why this year I’m saying “See ya later plastic applicator!“ and why I’m determined to make 2019 the year of the plastic-free period. ​

The issue of period plastic is incredibly important because the harmful impacts they are having on the environment, oceans and wildlife is completely avoidable, certainly as there are companies who have produced eco-friendly alternatives since the 80’s. Therefore, it is evident that their plastic content is unnecessary, and this is why over 107,000 have signed the petition and continue to act because it is obvious that change must happen.  
 
Last year we called upon Tesco and Sainsbury’s to take responsibility by removing plastic from their period care and to make eco-friendly options available in-store. Our actions paid off. By standing up together and making our voices heard, they could not ignore consumer demand and both supermarkets responded by stocking a range of eco-friendly period care, including reusable cups, nationwide!  
 
I've stepped things up in 2019, and kicked this year of action off by tackling two major period brands. The action on Lil-Lets has just taken place but next week I will be calling on Procter and Gamble who own Tampax and Always - regarding their needless use of plastic applicators and the wider issue of plastic in their tampons, pads and packaging!

Join me in taking action by signing and following updates, so that we can make 2019 the year of change; the ‘Year of the Plastic-Free Period!’
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Eco Period Box 2018 completed!

1/1/2019

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I put the last item into my box yesterday which means that Eco Period Box 2018 has come to an end but what an incredible of month it has been! It has received fantastic media coverage and has been featured in a shop and at a festival in December which helped collect even more donations and start conversations about the issue of period poverty and the individuals it wrongly impacts. 

Countless individuals and companies got involved with giving and I would like to thank everyone who joined me in taking action for good in December whether you donated to your local period poverty charity or food bank or made a donation online! 

Altogether with the donations sent to me and pictures posted online combined we have collected:
  • 835 tampons and 3,339 pads and pantyliners which will help supply 189 individuals with the essentials they need!
  • 33 reusable pads which will support 6 individuals for 6 years with their periods - a total of 432!
  • 6 menstrual cups which will support 6 individuals for 10 years with their periods - a total of 720!

Over the next few weeks I will be taking donations to various charities and food banks, you will be able to see these on all my social media platforms or by searching for #EcoPeriodBox! 
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Thank you for your support with Eco Period Action for Good! Eco Period Box 2018 has been completed but there are going to be regular updates throughout the year!
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Eco Period Box December 2018!

11/25/2018

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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?

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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
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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

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​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!
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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!
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​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! ​
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