What are pads, tampons, period underwear, and menstrual cups? Pads, tampons, period underwear, and cups let you go about your normal life during your period, without getting blood on your clothes or sheets. Tampons and cups go inside your vagina, pads are worn in your underwear, and you can wear period underwear instead of regular underwear on the days you have your period. Pads (sometimes called sanitary pads) are narrow pieces of material that you stick to your underwear. Some have “wings” that fold over the sides of your underwear to protect against leaks and stains. Some pads are made out of disposable materials — you use them once and throw them away. Other pads are made from fabric, and can be washed and reused. Tampons are little plugs made

We’ve thrown away 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic since mass production began in the 1950s but only 600 million tonnes have been recycled. The remaining 4.9 billion tonnes have been sent to landfill or left in the natural environment, wreaking havoc on wildlife and marine life. Plastic is both a blessing and a curse; although plastic revolutionized the way we live, the impact it has today is detrimental. In an attempt to resolve this issue, bio-plastics have emerged as a possible solution. How does plastic degradation effect the environment?  Although all plastic is biodegradable, this process takes many, many years. Traditional plastic like PET (polyethylene terephthalate) can’t readily decompose or biodegrade. Why? Both processes are dependent on bacteria that consume and breakdown waste into simple matter. But PET is made with chemicals that bacteria

Being better to the earth doesn’t have to be hard. Maybe you can find small but meaningful actions in your daily routine to be more eco-friendly. Here are a few ways to be more eco-friendly with small but meaningful actions. 1. BRING YOUR OWN BAG But more importantly, after you come home with your groceries and unpack, put the reusable bags back in the trunk of your car. 2. DONATE YOUR OLD CLOTHES Donating your clothes is awesome, feels good and frees up your closet. Once your closet has room to breathe, find a vintage/second-hand clothing shop in your area and HAVE AT IT. 3. BENTO BOX FOR YOUR KIDS’ LUNCH Those cute little cubes perfectly sized for all the fun treats you can pack! 4. REUSABLE COFFEE CUP PUT.