What makes the Environmenstrual Week of Action (EWOA) so special? Natasha, Environmenstrual Campaign Manager reflects on Environmenstrual Week 2019.
Category Archives: Environmenstrual
23
Oct
Oct
#PLASTICFREEPERIODS: Help us make plastic pollution from periods a thing of the past!
23
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…
22
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
07
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.