DAY 22 Zero Waste Challenge: Zero Waste Periods
Periods are not fun, and I am sure we'd all like to get a message saying ' you all good, not preggo' instead of bleeding, having cramps at night, migraines and a bigger desire to punch people.
First I'd like to mention a few things to make periods more bearable:
- Essential oils.
- Hot water bottle.
- Hot tea or cocoa.
- Some cheesy movies.
However there are many great things you can do to reduce the environmental impact on all the disposable period products.
The Diva cup
I have not tried this DIVA cup, but there are a lot of reviews on the internet about them. I suggest these few videos and blogposts that talk more about them, and then you can decide if you want to try.
http://theantijunecleaver.com/2016/02/green-natural-period-reusable-menstrual-products/
Period underwear FLUX
I have wanted the THINX period underwear for years now, but they are located only in the US, therefore European citizens have to pay customs for the product. Living in Denmark means that 100$ for 2 underwear and shipping , plus around 30-40$ for customs. So I started to look for alternatives, because I couldn't believe there wasn't anything as good in the EU market, and I found one company on Indiegogo.
They are U.K. based startup called FLUX, and they had a campaign back in January. I ordered them on May and I am still waiting for them to arrive. I have my high hopes up and I will make another blog post reviewing them once I have received them.
What is great about the period underwear is the freedom. They last a long time, with careful washing of course, and they are great for the environment. I am sure it would be hard to get used at first to the freedom of having only the underwear as the protection.
Reusable pads
People mostly feel disgusted when hearing about reusable pads, but they are quite similar to baby cloth diapers. The fact is that washing machine cleans itself and is resistant to any stains you want to wash. All you do with the reusable pads is put them in a zipper bag and leave until you need to wash for the next days or at the end of a period. Here is a great blogpost that talks about the usage, experience and washing.
http://theantijunecleaver.com/2016/02/green-natural-period-reusable-menstrual-products/
Challenge:
Have you used any of these methods? Please share your experience with us and help others with the first steps. As for the challenge, check out all the period methods and maybe consider trying one of them.
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