Objectively speaking, the applicator tampons (albeit 95% plant-based & recyclable) still bring waste into the world. If it’s not rinsed and properly recycled, it’ll end up in landfill and contribute to unnecessary pollution. Our panel of over 160 testers tried a range of eco sanitary pads and liners, including a mix of reusables and sustainably made and fully biodegradable disposables, during their period. They assessed absorbency and comfort levels, as well as how protected they felt from leakage. This will make it easier for you to manage your account & make any edits once you've hopped on the FLO-wagon!

FLO Period Care Subscription Boxes – Here We Flo

Sanitary pads might seem a bit retro and remind you of our first period, but they’ve recently had an eco revamp to make them – dare we say – cool, and a great option for making your menstrual cycle as green as you can. We know that everyone's body is different, so our subscription is designed to help you choose the best option for your FLO. 💖 If you’re up for trying out these more planet-friendly alternatives, take a look at the recyclable and reusable sanitary pads we rate below. As above, because compostability in the period product category is a new and still debated topic, we recommend you dispose of your tampons in the general waste bin, and they will naturally biodegrade in landfill in a few years. That's much less than mainstream products, whose biodegradation takes over 100 years! In the lab, we measured the amount of liquid each pad was able to hold and timed how long it took to be fully absorbed. We also assessed whether any visible shrinkage was seen after washing the reusable ones, too.If sustainability is very important to you but you can’t deal with a menstrual cup, then this is the one for you. However, we’re not here to shame you for your choices – applicators are very helpful in securing the tampon inside your vagina, which is especially useful if you've never tried tampons before. So whether you choose to go with or without, we’re here for you!💕

FLO Organic Bamboo Sanitary Pads with Wings - Silky Soft

FLO period pads: 99% biodegradable, however, due to the existing debates about compostability in the period care industry, we recommend you dispose of them in the general waste bin, where they will biodegrade naturally in a few years. That's much less than conventional pads, whose biodegradation takes over 100 years!

Like a tampon, in the ocean menstrual pads often act like a sponge, but instead of absorbing blood, they absorb harmful chemicals that can be toxic to the ocean’s fragile ecosystem. Unsurprisingly, plastic is the problem here. Made from 90% plastic, your average menstrual pad can take up to a thousand years to decompose in landfill, or even end up polluting our oceans - and we’ve all watched enough Blue Planet by now to know the impact this has on wildlife.

FLO Bamboo Period Pads – Here We Flo

FLO non-applicator tampons: 100% compostable (including the wrappers!), making them the most sustainable single-use products on the market. FLO eco-applicator tampons: the tampons themselves are 100% compostable. However, there are still no official compostability guidelines for menstrual products, as experts themselves are conflicted due to the 'medical waste' nature of used period care products. So we recommend you dispose of them in the general waste bin, and they will naturally biodegrade in landfill in a few years. How wonderful is that? In contrast, the existing corporate alternatives take 100+ years to biodegrade.👎The tampon wrappers are 100% recyclable (to be replaced by compostable, plant-based wrappers in Summer 2021). Gone are the noisy and uncomfortable plastic wings, replaced with soft organic cotton or even reusable bamboo options. And considering the average menstrual pad is made from 90% plastic, and can take thousands of years to decompose, it’s about time too. FLO eco-friendly non-applicator tampons are 100% compostable – from tampon to wrapper, which means they’re the most sustainable / least wasteful single-use period product on the market.