The Positively Green Podcast

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


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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

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