Why should you use Eco Friendly Feminine Hygiene Alternatives
The average woman uses over 11,000 tampons and menstrual pads during her lifetime.
Tampons and menstrual pads might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think about the plastic problem, but they are one of the most common type of plastic waste washing up on beaches and a box of menstrual pads contains as much plastic as 4 plastic shopping bags. Since these items contain plastic, which is not biodegradable, it takes at least 500 to 800 years for each pad and tampon to decompose, leaving these items to pollute our land and water systems.
In addition to being toxic to our environment, these products are toxic to our bodies.
Tampons and pads have also been known to contain many harmful chemicals. Most women are unaware of the ingredients she is exposing one of the most absorptive and sensitive parts of her body.
Here to help are several companies that care about our planet and worry about the chemicals.
These companies offer products like the menstrual cups, reusable menstrual pads and even menstrual sponges. Although the menstrual cups are usually Silicone which is just another type of plastic they help protect our earth from damaging disposable feminine hygiene products in our landfills and water sewer systems and save you money as you continue your journey to a Life Eco Friendly.