Let’s face it: disposable pads and tampons are a nightmare for the planet. Period pants, on the other hand, are a reusable, sustainable option. Here’s why switching to period pants is a step toward a greener, more eco-friendly period.
- They reduce period care waste
Did you know that the average person will use over 11'000 period care products in their life time? Yep, that's a lot of waste! And all those pads and tampons don’t just disappear when you throw them in the bin. They can take hundreds of years to break down.
One of the many great things about period pants is that they're reusable - you can just wash and re-wear them. A pair of NIXI period pants can be worn for at least three years, replacing the need for hundreds of disposable pads and tampons.
2. They mean less plastic in the ocean
Traditional pads and tampons often contain plastic - and we all know how much of a problem that is. It's estimated that 1.5-2 billion sanitary items are flushed every year in the UK, making their way to our oceans and polluting the environment and harming the wildlife (turtles hate tampons). Essentially, the less disposables you use, the less plastic waste you're creating.
3. They use less water overall
Okay, period pants do need to be washed, but disposable products use a lot of water to produce. Cotton pads, for instance, require tonnes of water to grow the cotton, plus all the processing, bleaching and packaging adds up too.
With period pants, you're washing something that you'll wear again and again, plus you're most likely putting them in the machine with other clothes that you'd be washing anyway. So, while there's still some water involved, it's still an improvement on disposable products.
4. There's no toxic chemicals (in NIXIs, anyway!)
Traditional pads and tampons are often full of chemicals, fragrances - and even heavy metals! These things can not only wreak havoc on your hormones and your health, but they can also make their way into the environment when they're disposed of.
NIXI Body period pants are free from all of the above, plus the gusset is made from breathable cotton that's kinder to your vulva. No chemicals, no irritation - just comfort.
Ready to make the switch to reusables? Shop NIXI Body knickers.