Environmenstrual Coalition raises concerns with Department for Education over its advice to schools on how pupils should use reusable menstrual products. In an open letter, businesses, organisations and charities are urging the Department for Education to amend their advice given to schools on how pupils should use reusable menstrual products.
Category Archives: Environmenstrual
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Dec
Dec
What makes the Environmenstrual Week of Action (EWOA) so special? Natasha, Environmenstrual Campaign Manager reflects on Environmenstrual Week 2019.
23
Oct
Oct
#PLASTICFREEPERIODS: Help us make plastic pollution from periods a thing of the past!
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Oct
Oct
Did you know that Tampax and Lil Lets give free menstrual education in schools? Wen thinks it’s pretty dodgy that corporations that profit from disposable menstrual products are in charge of educating young people about their menstrual health. Often boys are left out of the discussion and details of correct disposal and reusable alternatives are…
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May
May
Mainstream activism into women’s menstrual experiences place ‘women’ as a standalone category and does not take into consideration minority women’s intersecting identities or their socioeconomic status. Research shows the BAME community are the most vulnerable and excluded segment of society. This means they are at higher risk of period poverty, menstrual stigmatization, and underrepresentation in discussions regards to menstrual health issues
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Jun
Jun
Environmenstrual Coalition member Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) has released independent product-testing results that reveal undisclosed toxic chemicals in tampons.
Wen is calling on the government to revise their guidance on reusable period products, which are being made available to schools, via the free period product scheme. The current guidelines may unintentionally be providing barriers to pupils accessing them.
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Feb
Feb
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