Panorama exposed PFAS contamination but missed the impact on women, girls, and those who menstruate. Learn how toxic chemicals in period products pose lifelong risks.
Category Archives: Environmenstrual
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Nov
Nov
On Wednesday 5 November, Wen delivered the #ToxicFreePeriods petition to 10 Downing Street and to DEFRA, representing more than 78,000 voices calling for safer, non-toxic period products.
23
Oct
Oct
Wen takes Toxic Tipping Point campaign to Westminster for Environmenstrual Week
16
Oct
Oct
Wen takes Toxic Tipping Point campaign to Westminster for Environmenstrual Week
13
Oct
Oct
This is the tipping point. Regulation is the only way to ensure all period products are safe to use.
28
Aug
Aug
Interview with Kathrin Schilling, Assistant Professor at CUIMC of Environmental Health Sciences, about the recent research which found PFAS in reusable menstrual products
07
Aug
Aug
In response to yet another study revealing toxic PFAS chemicals in reusable period products, Helen Lynn, Senior Consultant at Feminist Toxic Free Futures, highlights the urgent need for regulation. With evidence mounting and government inaction, it’s time to demand safer menstrual care.
28
May
May
Women, girls and people who menstruate deserve full transparency about what’s in their period products. This Menstrual Hygiene Day (28 May 2025), Wen is proud to stand alongside PAN UK and the Pesticide Collaboration in exposing a hidden but urgent public health issue: toxic pesticides in period products.
13
May
May
Could you be a Menstruation, Empowerment and Sustainability (Mensy) Ambassador for your organisation? We are looking for 30 youth leaders and people who work with young people to take part in our training as part of an exciting new project funded by Erasmus +.
Chemicals, Environmenstrual
RESPONSE TO BBC ARTICLE – WHICH PERIOD PRODUCT IS THE MOST CLIMATE-FRIENDLY?
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Mar
Mar
Thank you to Ana Santi and the BBC for shining a much needed spotlight on period products in this recent article Pads, pants or cups: Which period product is the most climate-friendly?
We asked our Health Advisor, Helen Lynn to do a deep dive into the issues raised in the article.