Period Dignity Initiative
Promoting Period Dignity: A Sustainable Approach Menstrual health is more than just a personal care matter—it's a fundamental issue of dignity, accessibility, and sustainability. The Period Dignity initiative , launched in Scotland in 2020, is a key movement in this space. Originally focused on providing free period products to schoolgirls, the initiative has since expanded globally, inspiring businesses, institutions, and organisations to make menstrual products freely available to employees and customers. Why is it important? As awareness of environmental impact grows, so does the demand for organic and biodegradable menstrual products . Traditional period products contain up to 90% plastic , taking an estimated 300 years to degrade . With an average person using 20,000 pads, pantyliners, or tampons in their lifetime, the environmental consequences are staggering. Beyond their environmental impact, menstrual products can also significantly af...