Impact

Note: The following information was taken directly from the allmatters.com website.
 
 

Small actions can make a big impact

Together we’re making a positive impact with our period care and personal care product lines.

 

 

PERIOD CARE

 

Unfolding a #NewPeriod

Consider the amount of waste created each month by disposable period products, the chemicals they often contain, that we put inside our bodies and the young people who stay away from school because they are ashamed of their periods.

For the past years, we’ve fought enormous stigma with our menstrual cup and strong community. 

 

500 years

is how long it can take for pads and tampons to degrade.

 
48%

of girls in the UK feel embarrassed by their period.

 
1 in 10

African girls miss school during their period.

 

Sources: london.gov.uk / Plan International UK WASH United

 

Environmental impact

Unlike disposable period products, the menstrual cup is reusable for years and has a minimal impact on the environment compared to pads and tampons.

 

2 years of period products:

528 pads/tampons
 

or

1 AllMatters menstrual cup

 

 

Our impact so far

>1,300 tons

of tampon/pad waste saved by cup users


>313M

disposable period products avoided

 

 

Cultural impact

Periods are still surrounded by stigma and taboos everywhere – we want to elevate conversations in our platforms in a down-to-earth and truthful way. From supporting initiatives that promote this goal, to not shying away from the word ‘period’ or using blue liquid instead of red.