The Best Sustainable Period Care Brands
Reusable, non-disposable and organic? Period care has gone green.
From machine washable underwear to reusable menstrual cups, we round up the best in sustainable period care.
Thinx
Comfortable and washable period underwear with the absorbency of five regular tampons, is the unique offering from New York-based brand Thinx. Available in an array of styles including briefs, thongs and shorts and in organic cotton and recycled polyester, inclusively sized from an XXS to 4XL. Thinx underwear comes with a leak-proof guarantee to put your mind at ease.
Saalt
Saalt is a B Corp certified sustainable period brand centred around eco-friendly menstrual cups. Made from 100% medical grade silicone, Saalt cups are soft to the touch and designed to be inserted like a traditional tampon, to collect rather than absorb your period.
Saalt is the world’s first period care brand to certify as Plastic Negative, removing 8,000lbs of plastic waste from the ocean to reuse in the manufacture of its products. Saalt commit 2% of its revenue to donate period care to regions with the most need, as well as funding initiatives to support sustainability.
DAME
DAME are pioneers in the sustainable period care industry, thanks to their reusable, self-sanitising applicator used with their organic tampons. Developed by medical engineers, the DAME reusable applicator is made from a smooth, rubber-silicone hybrid that is BPA-free, leak-free and built for life, eliminating the need for disposable plastic applicators. In 2020, the DAME reusable applicator prevented 6M single-use applicators from ending up as plastic waste.
DAME organic tampons are fully biodegradable and remain intact upon insertion, making them good for the body and the planet alike.
Modibodi
Sustainable, gender-neutral underwear is at the heart of what Modibodi does. Designed to replace single-use period products, Modibodi’s underwear is leak-proof, durable and most importantly, comfortable. Inclusive sizing can be found across the entire Modibodi collection.
Each product, made from sustainable bamboo, merino wool and organic cotton, is available in a range of absorbencies from Super Light to Maxi-24Hrs, making it easy to find your perfect product. Modibodi also uses sustainable packaging materials including 100% biodegradable corn starch.
Here We Flo
Here We Flo, renowned for their recyclable ice-cream tub style packaging, offer organic period pads, liners, and tampons in a range of absorbencies. Made from 100% organic cotton and bamboo, all Here We Flo products are vegan, cruelty-free, and highly absorbent.
Products are available on monthly or weekly subscriptions, posted straight through your letterbox for utmost convenience. Here We Flo donates 5% of their profits directly to support charities fighting period poverty and FGM, as well as sustainable endeavours.