Disposables products can have a big impact on landfill. A plastic, industrially manufactured disposable sanitary pad requires about 500–800 years to decompose! The environmental benefits of using reusable products such as period underwear create a significant and positive impact on the planet, where every woman’s contribution to this transition from disposable to sustainable menstrual products matters.

If not a total transition you also look for disposable products that are biodegradable.