One box of 16 TOTM organic cotton applicator tampons

Made:
2018 in Spain
One box of 16 TOTM organic cotton applicator tampons

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One box of 16 TOTM organic cotton applicator tampons, retail version, made by TOTM in 2018.

Disposable period products have a large environmental impact, and this has become an important topic of conversation. A traditional tampon is around 6% plastic and many have plastic applicators. This means they take a long time to break down in landfill and disposable period products are regularly found during beach cleans in the UK. Unlike a traditional disposable tampon, these ones are made of organic cotton, have a biodegradable cardboard applicator and a recycled paper wrapper.

However, these eco-friendlier products are more expensive and access to them is not always equal.

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Object Number:
2019-434
Materials:
Cardboard, Cotton and Paper
Measurements:
overall: 155 mm x 75 mm x 65 mm,
type:
applicator tampon