Join the movement for healthy, safe and sustainable periods for everyone
ENVIRONMENSTRUAL WEEK
19TH – 25TH OCTOBER 2026
We’re at a critical point for period product safety
We’ve reached an important moment in the fight for safe, sustainable and accessible period products.
Research continues to raise concerns about harmful chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in period products – while stronger regulation is still needed to protect women, girls and people who menstruate.
The evidence is building. Political attention is growing. Public awareness is rising.
Where the campaign is now
Wen continues to push period product safety up the agenda.
We have:
- Responded to the Government’s Product Safety Framework consultation
- Submitted a Freedom of Information request for the Government’s literature review on period product safety
- Brought academics, researchers and health professionals together to call for stronger regulation
- Continued to highlight new research and independent period product testing
Now we need the evidence to lead to action.
wen’s tipping point campaign
Find out about the Tipping Point campaign – taking action on toxic chemicals in period products and how you can get involved.
TOXIC TIPPING POINT GOES TO WESTMINSTER
Wen is taking its campaign to Parliament to get toxic chemicals out of period products.
blood, sweat and pesticides report
Our research found that tampons available on United Kingdom high streets contain traces of glyphosate.
Take Action Now!
Join us in putting pressure on the Government to make sure toxic chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals and forever chemicals in period products become a thing of the past.
SIGN OUR PETITION
Get toxic chemicals out of period products! Demand that the UK Government introduces regulations and testing of all period products.
WE NEED A MENSTRUAL ACT NOW!
Pledge your support for a Menstrual Act to protect women, girls and people who menstruate – and the environment.
MAKE THE SWITCH
Find out about organic and reusable period products and grab a discount code to try them out.
ENVIRONMENSTRUAL WEEK RESOURCES
Ready to take part in Environmenstrual Week? Find out more:
ENVIRONMENSTRUAL WEEK TOOLKIT
Download the Environmenstrual Week Action Toolkit, to find out ways to get involved.
SEEING RED
Read our Seeing Red briefing.
faq about reusables
Everything you want to know about reusable period products, including how to use them and care for them.
ENVIRONMENSTRUAL COALITION
Illustrations by Leyla Ali
Buying toxic-free period products doesn’t need to empty your pocket! Sign-up for discounts codes for menstrual cups, washable pads, period pants and organic tampons.