Sustainable period products
Learn about sustainable period products and how you could save money and reduce waste.
Facts about period products
Here are some facts:
- people who menstruate use more than 11,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime
- each period can cost on average £10 (that’s £120 a year and £4,800 over a lifetime)
- disposal of single-use menstrual products (for example tampons, pads and applicators) generates 200,000 tonnes of waste per year in the UK
- the average person who menstruates throws away up to 200kg of menstrual products in their lifetime
- most single-use disposable menstrual pads can be made of up to 90% plastic
Sustainable alternatives to disposables
Have you considered reusable alternatives?
You can view the options available, which includes:
- menstrual cups
- period pants
- washable pads
You can also view more information on plastic-free periods on the City to Sea website.
Get a £10 voucher to spend
Our Sustainable Period Product Scheme helps people buy reusable alternatives to traditional disposable period products.
Our scheme (funded by Buckinghamshire Council) will provide a £10 voucher for you to spend on sustainable period products.
You can also use this scheme for incontinence products (with the below suppliers).
Which companies you can get a voucher for
Read some information from each company below, then complete the short form at the bottom of the page (it will ask you which company you want to use).
'Join the eco-friendly period movement with Eco Dreams, a socially conscious company based in Buckinghamshire.
We specialize in reusable menstrual products, including a variety of cloth pads and menstrual cups. Our team is dedicated to helping you make the transition to plastic-free options with ease and support. Plus every purchase helps us deliver charitable projects supporting women and girls facing period poverty.'
'The Period Lady specialises in menstrual products, stocking a wide range of pads, cups, discs, period pants and tampons. Check their many advice articles to help you find the right products for you, or complete their online questionnaire to receive free product recommendations.'
'The Period Guru's team is on hand to support you in your transition to plastic free period options (as well as nappies!). Offering free advice and support from the experienced team, as well as a huge collection of tried & tested brands of period pants and reusable sanitary wear. You can also find helpful information on the different options in their Help Hub.'
'Flowette believe that every woman deserves to embrace her natural flow with comfort, style, and empowerment. Their period underwear is thoughtfully designed to provide super comfort and all-around protection. They also offer a range of sustainable menstrual products, including menstrual cups, pads, and kits. They are passionate about sustainability, using PFA-free and vegan materials to care for both you and the planet. With sizes ranging from UK 6 to 26, our fashionable period underwear is suitable for women of all ages.'
'Here at Cheeky Wipes we've been talking about simple swaps to reusable's since 2008 and we know a thing or two about making the switch to reusable's. We've done the hard work for you and our range gives you everything you need to get started. Our experienced team are on hand via email and our live chat to answer any questions you may have to help get you on your cloth journey.'
Apply for a voucher
You can apply for 1 voucher per person. You must be a resident of Buckinghamshire.