Time for a red revolution: Breaking the cycle of unsustainable feminine hygiene products

Women are breaking the old ‘taboo’ to talk about period waste and campaign for sustainable feminine hygiene options, writes Ellie O'Byrne.

Time for a red revolution: Breaking the cycle of unsustainable feminine hygiene products

Women are breaking the old ‘taboo’ to talk about period waste and campaign for sustainable feminine hygiene options, writes Ellie O'Byrne.

You use them for between four and eight hours, but after you throw them away, they’re going to stay in the environment for 500 years. Is it time to start shouting about period plastic?

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited