SANITARY TOWELS & TAMPONS

Yup, you guessed it. Unless you’re using eco brands, your STs and tampons contain plastic. And not only that, many marine biologists have found such delights floating round in reefs. So, not only are we putting plastic and chemicals into a super-sensitive part of our bodies, we are also flushing them into rivers and seas. What’s the answer? There are a few good ones to choose from, thankfully.

1. If you want to use tampons and sanitary towels, use eco brands. We like Naty & Natracare

2. NEVER flush your tampons or sanitary towels. If they get through the sewers (which they frequently clog up) then they could quite feasibly end up in the sea. Wrap ‘em and bin ‘em

3. Try a menstrual cup.

4. Try period pants. Personally, I’m a fan.

5. Try reusable sanitary pads.

To find out more info on this, check out City to Sea’s brilliant Plastic Free Periods campaign, where you will also see a great video of 4 people trialling the different alternatives.