Which is better for the environment?

Tampons or pads? I want to do what's better for the earth (less garbage), but I don't really like tampons too much...

 

http://www.internatural.com/SCAT/NATRACARE_230E.cfm
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These look safe... I don't know enough about that to help you, though.

 

hehehe using old socks for pads. LOL I have some REALLY thrifty friends who are always out to save a buck..... what a pity they are all male!!

 

i like the reusables, especially at night or just around the house. i use tampons when i'm exercising. the thing about tampons is that they aren't so good for your body so i don't use them very often...


the reusables will totally save you some cash.

 

Wow:OPThere are reuseables? lol I like that sock idea
Where can I get reuseable ones?

 

Reusables are very easy to make and are wonderful. There's some good sites on the net to give simple instructions for making them. Also, I understande sea sponges make excellent psuedo "tampons" and are easily washed in vinegar and reused over and over. Lots of women use these products, and with much healthier results than using disposable over-the-counter products.


There's also Luna Pads... reusables you can buy, albeit they are expensive but are a wonderful option.

Here's some links that might be helpful:

http://www.lunapads.com/products/lunapads/

http://pacificcoast.net/~manymoons/howto.html

http://www.diapersewing.com/clothpads.htm (not diapers here, but pads)

http://www.pandorapads.com/sponge.htm (reusable silk tampons)

http://www.eco-logique.com/p-seapearls.htm (sea sponge)

 

My theory is, if god intended for us to be that thrifty and evironmental, he wouldn't have invented The Curse to begin with.


-Kate

 

hahaha good one.

 

okay please, please dont jump down my throat for this...

i dont understand the whole reusable thing...I'm sorry but i find that a little unsanitary..but that is just me and my opinion..

 

Reusable femine products are not unsanitary. Its just about the same as washing your underwear and wearing them again. Your monthly blood is not "dirty". People have been using cloth diapers on their babies, cloth pads during their cycle, and handkerchiefs to blow their noses FOREVER. You just wash it out and reuse it.

Ha ha, drumminmama, I LOVE the sock idea! My dogs have enough sock toys, and I have enough cleaning rags, so I'll start using them for other things. Great idea.

Peace, Leah