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Your planetfriendly period

Periods are tough enough already, without having the shame of plastic-waste attached to them. UK women produce more than 200,000 tonnes of sanitary waste per year, and the fact that sanitary products are mostly made of plastic, it’s something we can’t ignore. However, by making small changes to the products we use, we can all do our bit to reduce waste. To make life easier for you next time your period comes around, we’ve rounded up seven of the best brands that are kind to the environment

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