Womanhood & International Relations

157. Kat Plouffe on Launching A Sustainable Period Startup

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Amidst talks on the Menstrual Equity Fund in Canada, how challenging is to launch a sustainable menstrual hygiene small-business? What are the biggest opportunities and struggles female entrepreneurs face when entering the market, often flooded by synthetic and cheap products from big corporations? What are the main criticisms and successes of choosing sustainable sourcing, manufacturing and distribution? How are plastic-free and rayon-free hygiene products good for people's health and the environment?

On World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023, we feature an interview with Kat Plouffe, founder of Only.

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    • Recommended links of this episode:

    • Get Only Official Website
    • Menstrual Equity Fund Pilot
    • Only Reusable Tampon Applicator
    • Only Menstrual Cup
    • The Rayon Problem
    • Follow Only on Instagram
    • Follow Only on TikTok


      • Background music credit: Roman Kostiuk, A Small Miracle - Pixabay License

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