Our period products are poisoning us...or are they?

Опубликовано: 21 Август 2024
на канале: The Simple Environmentalist

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Tampons have lead, period undies have PFAS, are any of our period care items safe? Let's dive into it today! We will find out which menstrual products are non-toxic (or, low toxic) and also safe for the environment. Can you have a zero waste period that's safe for your body, too? We shall find out together!

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Videos mentioned/recommended:
Period underwear review:    • THE BEST PERIOD UNDERWEAR? // ultimate per...
Reviewing Dame reusable tampon applicator:    • Reviewing NEW zero waste period products: ...
FULL zero waste period playlist:    • The ULTIMATE PERIOD UNDERWEAR REVIEW (pt 1...
What do all of these eco certifications mean?    • What does B Corp mean and other eco certif...
Answering ALL of your period panties questions:    • The TRUTH about period underwear...do peri...
How to wash period underwear:    • HOW TO WASH PERIOD PANTIES // Caring for p...

Timestamps:
00:00 - Toxins everywhere!!
00:50 - PFAS in period underwear
2:44 - Lead in tampons
5:24 - What's in pads?
6:33 - Are reusable pads safe?
7:13 - Menstrual discs and menstrual cups
8:21 - Tips to avoid toxins AND waste
9:27 - More resources
10:25 - Bloopers

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