Why switch to reusable period products?

Did you know most of the common single use period products are 90% plastic?

In the UK alone, 18 million people each use around 11,000 single use sanitary products in their lifetime. That’s a huge number of items that are used once and thrown away!

Here you'll find reasons why you should switch to reusable period products, what options there are and how much money you can save.

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Love your period

Switching to reusable period products is a great step to take, even if it’s just some of the time.

Are you interested in making small changes to become more sustainable?

Here are some of the great reasons to try reusables:

they will save you money in the long run
they are better for the environment
they reduce your risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) and thrush
they can be worn for longer than single use products

Reusable options

There are lots of options to choose from when it comes to reusable period products, click on the tiles below to find out more:

Period pants

A pair of underwear with a built-in pad.

Menstrual cups

A small flexible cup which is folded and inserted so that it sits just below the cervix.

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Reusable pads and liners

Pads or liners which clip to your underwear.

Person holding menstrual cup and looking at period tracker on mobile phone.

How much could you save?

Not only are single use period products environmentally damaging but they can also be a financial burden. You can use this Periodic Calculator to work out how much you are likely to spend on period products throughout your life.

Periodic calculator

Perimenopause, pregnancy and incontinence

Reusable products aren't just for periods. They are a great alternative for any leaks including, perimenopause, pregnancy and incontinence.

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Selection of reusable period pads surrounding a red menstrual cup.

FAQs

Check our frequently asked questions to find out more about reusable period products and what options might work best for you.

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Did you know?

Did you know most of the common single use period products are up to 90% plastic?

A lot of single use products aren’t disposed of correctly and end up being flushed down the toilet, which can pollute our waters and harm marine wildlife. These products are also made of a combination of chemicals, plastic, paper and wood pulp – not what you want in intimate areas!

It's also a huge amount of plastic that can take up to a thousand years to break down.