Period Talk: Tips for having a zero waste cycle (Part 1)

Jun 3, 2019

In this episode, Kelsey and Becca talk all about why you should work towards a zero-waste and toxin-free menstrual cycle. They also share their favorite zero-waste options for feminine items, like absorbable undies and the menstrual cup, and how to use them.

Show Notes:

• Positive News: Green Waste Recycling is turning green waste into greener fields
• Study on how synthetic fibers mess with our bacterial environment
• Study on how those undisclosed chemicals are absorbed from tampons and pads
• Study on how pesticide residue from cotton tampons is present
• A great video of Andrea Donsky burning a conventional pad next to an organic one
• Detox The Box
• Representative Grace Meng (D-NY), the Menstrual Products Right to Know Act of 2017 (H.R. 2416)

Products Mentioned:

• Natracare
• Lena’s Small & Large Menstrual Cup Combo
• Bloody Buddy
• Diva Cup
• Compostable baby wipes
• THINX cotton line
• Luna Undies of Lunapads (a B Corp)
• Hesta Organic Cotton reusable pantiliners
• Reusable zippered wet/dry bags