Eco period products

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP

Sustainable Periods: The shift to eco-friendly products

Are you curious about switching to sustainable options like menstrual cups, period underwear, and reusable pads? Join us to hear from Elana, owner of Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne, for a comprehensive introduction to eco friendly period products!

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Disposable period products, such as pads and tampons, are a significant contributor to landfill waste each year. In addition, the average menstruator spends thousands of dollars on disposable products over their lifetime.

  • Over the course of a lifetime, a single menstruator will use around between 10,000 - 12,000 pads and / or tampons – which nearly all ends up in landfill, with each product taking hundreds of years to break down.
  • Single-use pads and tampons contribute to over 200,000 tonnes of landfill per year in Australia alone.
  • 90% of conventional pads contain plastic (backing, adhesive strips, packaging) which in landfill would take 300-500 years to decompose, if ever.
  • Tampon applicators and wrappers often end up in waterways, contributing to microplastic pollution and harming marine life.
  • Considering the number of people menstruating, roughly 6 million in Australia, the cumulative environmental impact is staggering.

Making the switch to reusable products can help reduce waste, save money, and support a cleaner, greener Surf Coast!

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