With operation #sangdéchet, we encourage municipalities to offer financial assistance to citizens who buy eco-friendly alternatives like sustainable menstrual products.
Waste management has become a problematic issue for municipalities, and the solution is to reduce waste at its source. Tampons and sanitary pads are single-use items, just like straws, utensils, and takeout containers.
Less waste is beneficial on every level, and everyone’s a winner. Instead of paying about $125 at the dump to bury 1 ton of waste, the municipality gives the same amount directly to citizens, ensuring that single-use pollutants and the cost of burying them are reduced.
The amount of time it takes for a tampon or a pad to decompose in the environment.
The average amount of time people use disposable tampons or sanitary pads.
The average number of tampons and sanitary pads that a menstruating person uses in their lifetime.
Disposable products per menstruating person per year, excluding blood weight.
Disposable products used by a person who menstruates throughout their life.
The number of menstrual products used annually in Canada.
Your city, municipality, or borough doesn’t have a program? Want to get involved by taking concrete action to make sustainable menstrual products more accessible in your community? Mme L’Ovary’s a socially responsible company, and we’ve put together an awesome toolbox to support your efforts!
