This all-female Cork company wants you to have the most eco-friendly period possible

Most commercial period pads are made from non-recyclable plastic that can damage the planet. We talk to a founder member of a new, all-female west Cork company producing eco-friendly alternatives 

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Period products contain a surprising amount of plastic. According to a study carried out by Natracare in 2018, commercial brands of period pads consist of up to 90% plastic. This is the equivalent of four plastic shopping bags per pad.

While tampons are mostly made from cotton, they are often coated in a viscose film. The string is usually made from plastic and so is the applicator.