There is room for being green in all areas of life—even at that time of the month.
Most major brands of tampons and feminine hygiene pads use a chlorine bleaching process to whiten their products. This results in products that contain dioxin and rayon, which are linked to serious health issues. A common misconception is that bleaching means sterile products. Not true. The bleaching process is only to ensure the products are white.
Thankfully, there are lots of alternatives. Here are just a few of the most popular.
- Organic cotton, non-chlorine bleach, rayon-free tampons and pads
- Reusable cups
- Washable pads
