Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case

Made:
2017 - 2018
Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case Nine reusable menstrual pads and carry case

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9 reusable menstrual pads and 1 carry case made by Rovtop, first available May 2018.

Disposable period products have a large environmental impact, and this has become an important topic of conversation. A disposable sanitary pad is around 90% plastic. 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. Reusable fabric pads like these offer an alternative which has much less impact on the environment.

However, the high upfront cost of purchasing reusable pads and the need to wash them regularly means that access to them is not always equal.

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Object Number:
2019-396
Materials:
bamboo charcoal
type:
menstrual pad

Parts

One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad, green with blue and white flowers, made by Rovtop, first available May 2018.

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Disposable period products have a large environmental impact, and this has become an important topic of conversation. A disposable sanitary pad is around 90% plastic. 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. Reusable fabric pads like these offer an alternative which has much less impact on the environment.

However, the high upfront cost of purchasing reusable pads and the need to wash them regularly means that access to them is not always equal.

Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 255 mm x 180 mm,
Materials:
Bamboo charcoal
Object Number:
2019-396/1
type:
reusable menstrual pad
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad, cream with a floral pattern, made by Rovtop, first available May 2018.

More

Disposable period products have a large environmental impact, and this has become an important topic of conversation. A disposable sanitary pad is around 90% plastic. 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. Reusable fabric pads like these offer an alternative which has much less impact on the environment.

However, the high upfront cost of purchasing reusable pads and the need to wash them regularly means that access to them is not always equal.

Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 255 mm x 180 mm,
Materials:
Bamboo charcoal
Object Number:
2019-396/2
type:
reusable menstrual pad
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad, blue with white and green spiral patterns, made by Rovtop, first available May 2018.

More

Disposable period products have a large environmental impact, and this has become an important topic of conversation. A disposable sanitary pad is around 90% plastic. 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. Reusable fabric pads like these offer an alternative which has much less impact on the environment.

However, the high upfront cost of purchasing reusable pads and the need to wash them regularly means that access to them is not always equal.

Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 255 mm x 180 mm,
Materials:
Bamboo charcoal
Object Number:
2019-396/3
type:
reusable menstrual pad
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad, black and white pattern with flowers, made by Rovtop, first available May 2018.

More

Disposable period products have a large environmental impact, and this has become an important topic of conversation. A disposable sanitary pad is around 90% plastic. 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. Reusable fabric pads like these offer an alternative which has much less impact on the environment.

However, the high upfront cost of purchasing reusable pads and the need to wash them regularly means that access to them is not always equal.

Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 255 mm x 180 mm,
Materials:
Bamboo charcoal
Object Number:
2019-396/4
type:
reusable menstrual pad
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad, blue and green mandala patterned, made by Rovtop, first available May 2018.

More

Disposable period products have a large environmental impact, and this has become an important topic of conversation. A disposable sanitary pad is around 90% plastic. 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. Reusable fabric pads like these offer an alternative which has much less impact on the environment.

However, the high upfront cost of purchasing reusable pads and the need to wash them regularly means that access to them is not always equal.

Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 255 mm x 180 mm,
Materials:
Bamboo charcoal
Object Number:
2019-396/5
type:
reusable menstrual pad
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad, nautical themed, made by Rovtop, first available May 2018.

More

Disposable period products have a large environmental impact, and this has become an important topic of conversation. A disposable sanitary pad is around 90% plastic. 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. Reusable fabric pads like these offer an alternative which has much less impact on the environment.

However, the high upfront cost of purchasing reusable pads and the need to wash them regularly means that access to them is not always equal.

Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 255 mm x 180 mm,
Materials:
Bamboo charcoal
Object Number:
2019-396/6
type:
reusable menstrual pad
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad

One reusable menstrual pad, pink floral pattern with birds, made by Rovtop, first available May 2018.

More

Disposable period products have a large environmental impact, and this has become an important topic of conversation. A disposable sanitary pad is around 90% plastic. 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. Reusable fabric pads like these offer an alternative which has much less impact on the environment.

However, the high upfront cost of purchasing reusable pads and the need to wash them regularly means that access to them is not always equal.

Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 255 mm x 180 mm,
Materials:
Bamboo charcoal
Object Number:
2019-396/7
type:
reusable menstrual pad
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
One carry case for reusable menstrual pad

One carry case for reusable menstrual pad

One carry bag for reusable menstrual pads, decored with seashells, made by Rovtop, first available May 2018.

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Disposable period products have a large environmental impact, and this has become an important topic of conversation. A disposable sanitary pad is around 90% plastic. 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. Reusable fabric pads like these offer an alternative which has much less impact on the environment.

However, the high upfront cost of purchasing reusable pads and the need to wash them regularly means that access to them is not always equal.

This case is used to store the pads once they have been used, both on the go and before they can be washed.

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 240 mm x 150 mm,
Materials:
metal and polyester
Object Number:
2019-396/8
type:
reusable menstrual pad
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum