Grace & Green (ethical zero waste period care)

Grace & Green offers a nice range of organic cotton disposable pads, liners and tampons, along with reusable menstrual cups, all in sustainable packaging. But it goes beyond that, also able to supply attractive containers of sustainable feminine care for schools, offices and council buildings.

These are all organic and free from fragrance and chlorine bleach, in plastic-free packaging. These offer economic solutions for local people, to replace present plastic alternatives that could also be used for hotels, pubs and other public areas with ‘tampon machines.

Just bin disposables, never flush down the loo.

Tips for Zero Waste Feminine Care Products

Do not use menstrual cups (or tampons) for at least 6 weeks after pregnancy or if at risk from toxic shock syndrome. These are made from medical grade silicone, and absorb menstrual fluid, one purchase should last years, they are easy to rinse and clean.

If using washable pads or period pants, launder in a microfibre filter (due to synthetic waterproof lining). Do not use fabric conditioner or bleach (reduces absorbency) nor tumble driers. For stains, use oxygen bleach.

One of the best remedies for period paid is simply a hot water bottle on your (clothed) tummy for 30 minutes, to relieve  muscle spasms.