Top 5 Sustainable Period Brands to suit everyone.
I think we can all agree that “our time of the month” is not an exciting experience. It can be very difficult to find what works for you in terms of using tampons, sanitary pads or even period underwear. Luckily these products are widely available however there is another challenge. Our plastic consumption is irreparable and switching to sustainable menstrual products is a great way to reduce your plastic footprint and a step every bleeding human should take! The brands mentioned below are all amazing however there are many more to choose from if these are not your cup of tea :)
D A M E.
D A M E. first started in 2015 by Alec and Celia who decided to go plastic free after launching a period company drowning in plastic. They began with their tampon applicator because menstrual cups and reusable pads can sound daunting! Their mission is to “shake things up in the industry” by not only presenting sustainable options but pushing to adopt a sustainable way of living. For this they use the media with bold advertising e.g. recent London bus campaign. They believe that taboos need to be put aside, leaving space for sustainability and acceptability.
Products:
reusable tampon applicators and cotton tampons
reusable period pads
tampons set
pads set
Make sure to check out their blog for some interesting reads!
WUKA - Wake Up Kick Ass
The incredible brand WUKA are proud to create the UK’s first reusable and leak-free period underwear. WUKA promises comfortable, leak-proof and eco-friendly products which will last you a lifetime. All of their products are washing-machine safe! They aim to make their products accessible to all with a mission to end period poverty resulting in affordable products. WUKA had the ingenious idea to be able to “shop by flow”, tailoring their products to different menstrual cycles. If you want to save money you can also shop their packs, making the choice easier!
Products:
Heavy flow, medium flow and light flow underwear
Styles: hipster, high waisted, midi brief and bikini brief
Period proof swimwear
Hot water bottles
Bralettes
Washbag
They also have a Body Health Blog with some great tips and a book club!
Sea + flo
Sea + flo are a menstrual cycle wellness brand. As a small business they only have one product out there for the moment; their menstrual cup which comes in different sizes. Advertising themselves as a wellness brand they have a blog with some great instructions on how to use your cup and how to maintain it throughout the years. Check out their website!
Products:
Sea and Flo Menstrual Cup (with a protective pouch)
Thinx
Thinx started with three friends wanting to help all the women out there. As a brand they are constantly pushing for equity, especially for students who struggle to purchase products, feel shameful or even miss out on their education because of their periods. By purchasing a Thinx product you can be reassured as to where you are spending your money. As well as being able to purchase their products you can also read a whole bunch of articles of women’s health and periods! Another great thing about Thinx is their wide range of types of underwear from a hiphugger to a thong!
Products:
Period underwear ranging from high-waist hiphuggers to light absorbency thongs!
You can choose cotton underwear if that is your preference
Range of loungewear from sleeping shorts to a bodysuit
If you are looking to save money buy a set!
TOTM are yet another incredible brand promoting sustainability, period pride and comfort. What more do you want? Their tampons, pads and liners are produced with GOTS cotton (grown without pesticides and involves ethical farming) and their menstrual cups are zero-waste! No artificial products are used such as chlorine bleach or fragrances; our vaginas are sacred! On top of all of this the packaging is so cool! Make sure to also check out their “Period Powerful Hub” including some great stories, articles and lifestyle tips.
Products:
Applicator tampons
Non-applicator tampons
Organic cotton pads
Organic cotton liners
Zero-waste menstrual cups
Extra accessories (pocket mirror, period pouch and bags to dispose of period products)
Hopefully we have you covered with all of these eco-friendly brands to eliminate plastic waste!
