Reusable menstrual products?
Obviously recycling is a great way to reduce the impact that your everyday consumption has on the environment -- but an even better way is use less in the first place.
With that in mind, we're putting a compost bin in the backyard (so our lawn trimmings and food waste don't end up in landfills), trying to use washcloths instead of paper towels in the kitchen, and making an effort to buy clothes that'll last a few years. However, there's a line between doing my part to help the planet, and doing stuff that totally creeps me out (which is why I won't be using the "family cloth" any time soon).
Ladies, I wonder if this might be where you draw that line: reusable menstrual products. Granted, they are more eco-friendly than disposable pads and tampons. And, even though you have to shell out $39.99 up front, given that disposal menstrual products can run you up to $200 annually, these "Diva Cups" will actually save you money in the long run.
That said, I get the sneaking suspicion some women might find this idea a little unnerving. If that's the case, you might try organic cotton tampons. Not as eco-friendly, but also not as gross.
[via GreenDealsDaily]
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