Eco-friendly
moms already use cloth diapers for their babies. But have they
switched to using cloth menstrual pads for themselves? Moms
are superheros, protecting their babies and saving planet Earth each
time they reuse their cloth diapers. But supermoms can do even more
to save the environment by switching to cloth menstrual pads
for themselves.
Saving
the Earth
The
average woman will use more than 16,800 menstrual pads or tampons in
her lifetime. Many disposable menstrual pads are made from the same
materials as disposable baby diapers. Just like disposable baby
diapers, menstrual pads and tampons sit in our landfills creating
pollution. In the United States alone, more than 12 billion pads and
seven million tampons are used once and disposed of every year,
according to the National Women's Health Network.
Used
disposable pads and tampons can have damaging effects on the Earth.
It takes hundreds of years for a used, disposable menstrual pad to
break down. During the process, the Earth absorbs toxic chemicals and
human waste.
You
already know the positive effects cloth diapering has on the planet.
Why not continue your efforts and switch to cloth menstrual pads?
You'll reduce the amount of waste in our landfills and improve the
health of the planet. Cloth menstrual pads are reusable and
cut down on the amount of money spent to manufacture menstrual care
products. Therefore reducing the amount of energy used to produce
menstrual care products. Environmentally conscious mommies can
further their efforts to protect mother Earth by using cloth
menstrual pads.
Saving
Money
Reusable
cloth menstrual pads allow you to save money. The average
woman spends roughly $62.00 a year on disposable menstrual care
products. Cloth menstrual pads are reusable. You will save
money on purchasing menstrual care products that you wash and use
again and again. One set price for years of use.
Improved
Comfort
Using
cloth menstrual pads will automatically improve your comfort
level during your period. Disposable menstrual products contain harsh
plastics and chemicals. Moms who use cloth diapers refuse to expose
their baby to these same chemicals and harmful plastics; so why
expose yourself to them? Cloth menstrual pads are made from
lite, breathable cottons. They are slim and absorbent just like
disposable pads. Some come with absorbent inserts to increase the
amount of protection and protect against leaks.
The
plastics and chemicals used to make disposable pads can cause heat
rash, toxic shock syndrome and other infections. By switching to
reusable menstrual products you can protect yourself from these
harmful health conditions and improve your overall comfort. Moms who
use cloth diapers can do more to save the environment, save money and
save themselves from the pain and suffering of health conditions
caused by irritation and soreness due to harsh plastics and chemicals
when they switch to cloth menstrual pads.
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