Single-use plastics of other hygiene products pollute the planet for 500 years!

Tampon applicators, for example, are almost always made of plastics, while every pack of period pads has enough of the material to make four carrier bags. 45 million of these products are used each year, a good portion of which are flushed down the toilet and make their way to the ocean and litter beaches.

Plastic menstrual products are everywhere. Plastics used in these products are made of unsafe substances that might be absorbed through the genitals through long-term exposure. The dioxin found in the gels used in sanitary pads are a known cause of ovarian cancer, for one. They also trap heat and dampness that often lead to тyeast infections and skin irritation.