Have you tried environmentally-friendly tampon & pad alternatives? If so, what advice can you offer?

Question

Have you tried environmentally-friendly tampon & pad alternatives? If so, what advice can you offer?

Answer 1

Hi poolpony76, it's great that you are investigating alternatives.



There are quite a few options available and loads of sites with information. Here are a couple of local options:



http://www.redrag.co.nz/node/49

http://www.naturalbasics.co.nz/keeper.html



Some US sites:



http://www.gladrags.com/-c-23.html

http://www.mooncup.co.uk/



This might seem random but if you are camping while using the sponges, consider how you dispose of them. Wild animals are attracted to the blood.

Answer 2

How about a rag? Just wash it and hang to dry. That is where the old saying comes from. Wow... the time before the modern "Pad"..?

Answer 3

How about toilet paper made from recycled paper?