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National Vegetarian Week 11-17 May 2020
Reflecing on our planning, preparing, organising & implementing that goes on to creating a Plastfree product! With all supply chains to satisfy, a business like us still strive to work ethically and deliver what is best not only for the end user but also our...
read morePlastfree donates to NHS during covid-19 lockdown
Lincolnshire hospital received a generous donation for the front line staff from Plastfree. During the social distancing and lockdown our front line staff, nurses and doctors still carried on with their duties but had to face some difficulties buying food, toiletries...
read moreFighter- Dr Bhasha Mukherjee, Miss England!
We are proud to have Dr Bhasha Mukherjee representing Plastfree as our Brand Ambassador. She was stuck in India for weeks when the governments announced total lockdown, whilst on a tour for charity work. Soon after arriving in Britain, when the whole country was under...
read moreHelping those in need
For every box you have bought Plastfree has donated this quarantine in UK. Whether it is towards a tablet for clients to access mental health & addiction support at Leatherhead Start or fresh food such as eggs, milk, fruit & veg , sanitary pads to victims of...
read moreDoctor Miss England 2019/20 is our new Brand Ambassador!
A huge welcome to Doctor Bhasha Mukherjee, reigning Miss England 2019-20 as our Brand ambassador. "It's shocking to hear this news as the average woman must get through thousands of sanitary pads in a lifetime contributing to so much landfill, it's not good for our...
read moreThe Tiffin Girls’ School chooses Plastfree organic pads!
We are proud to be associated with The Tiffin Girls' School, top Grammar school in UK to provide an eco-friendly period solution to their students. It is motivating to see that schools are taking the right steps towards eradicating Period Poverty and promoting Period...
read moreWhat choice do consumers have to buy eco-friendly products in supermarkets?
Campaigner Ella Daish has been successful in raising her voice for consumers and their right to have access to eco friendly products to buy in supermarkets. If consumers do not have a choice then how do they make a decision about what they are buying. Caerphilly,...
read moreLets Live Consciously!
Menstrual hygiene is one of the most talked about topic in 2019. Who would have thought that the conventional polymer based pads we have used since early 1900's will soon face extinction! With numerous start ups in the feminine hygiene field saying what they want to...
read moreSay no to rashes
Wearing the usual pads with plastic top sheet can sometimes leave you with rashes. This can lead to itching, swelling and redness. This can be because of 3 causes 1. Moisture and heat leading up tp bacterial infection 2. Irritants in the ingredients of the pad 3....
read more#Environmenstruation 2019
Join WEN to shed light on how conventional menstrual products have been adding to the plastic pollution and talk about the eco friendly sustainable alternatives available to your friends and family during the Week of Action 12-16 October 2019. #periodaction ...
read moreBe prepared for Periods in Primary School!
Period education is often left till girls start secondary school, when the reality is that there has been occassional cases where girls aged as little as 10 in year 4 have also started periods! Whether your child is having her periods for the first time or is a...
read moreMalaysia returns plastic waste back to UK
Southeast Asian country becomes new target for waste after China bans plastic rubbish imports. Malaysia will send back some 3,000 metric tonnes of non-recyclable plastic waste to countries including the UK, US, Canada and Australia in a move to avoid becoming a...
read more#PeriodsWithoutPlastic Campaign
Make healthy, eco-friendly period products available to everyone.
read morePlastic waste found in Ireland
Microplastics in the UK Rivers
Greenpeace conducted a survey and found plastic in every single river across the UK.
read moreHelping girls cope with periods at school
If your daughter has started her periods, discussion with their class teachers is very important. The best strategies are: Have a quick word with the teacher, Find out the sanitary facilities with your child with teacher or TA or nurse Send in a note for any useful...
read morePeriod products block sewage
Caroline Russell AM, Chair of the Environment Committee, said: “Public awareness around single-use plastics, in terms of disposable water bottles and coffee cups is high, but what about other daily products, like wet wipes, nappies and period products? These...
read morePeriod Kit for young girls
Once her period has started a Period Kit is very important to build confidence in your child and make her prepared during her day at school. it should include: Eco friendly sanitary napkins (2-3 items) A handbag-size packet of wipes Spare underwear A nappy sack in...
read moreSwimming during periods
Should I or not? Your period doesn't slow down or stop in water — it just may not flow outside the vagina because of the counter pressure of the water. It’s natural that your daughter might be anxious about taking part in PE or swimming lessons when she has her...
read moreFree pads for secondary schools by UK government
Government funding for free sanitary products in all English secondary schools and colleges has been welcomed as a "huge step" by campaigners. Amika George, 19, who started campaigning on period poverty two years ago, said the move would make a "massive difference" to...
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