Women are increasingly better informed about the products they use. Long excluded from decision-making, they are now more aware and dare to position themselves. Being passionate about female menstrual hygiene, the team at Marie Fil follows this taboo subject closely. Unfortunately, to this day, we are still disappointed to find chemical residues in your disposable sanitary napkin or tampon.
Endocrine disorders & disposable sanitary napkin
As early as 2017, the magazine Protégez-vous sounded the alarm about the presence of pesticides in disposable tampons and sanitary napkins . Chemical residues present in feminine hygiene products such as traces of dioxins and furans. Two compounds often linked to certain cancers, reproductive problems and endocrine disorders. Not to mention the allergic reactions they can trigger. The abnormally high presence of endocrine disruptors in our lives is alarming in general!
France ahead of Quebec in informing women about their menstrual hygiene
From 2023, France will adopt a new regulation obliging companies of disposable feminine hygiene products to mention the list of its components . This change will allow women to better understand the products to which they are exposed on a monthly basis. Manufacturers will also be obliged to provide better information about toxic shock syndrome and its risks to women's health. A Staphylococcus aureus infection causing blood toxins that can create clots in limbs and vital organs. From a purely environmental point of view, a report from Zero Waste France adds:
“The waste generated by menstrual products, baby nappies and single-use wipes totals almost 7,832,000 tonnes (corresponding to 15.3 kg per capita per year) in the 28 EU Member States. This volume of waste represents 3% of all household waste and 4% of the total flow of residual household waste.”
The washable sanitary napkin and menstrual panties for women's health
The Marie fil washable sanitary napkin is entirely made in Quebec. In addition to maintaining strict production and hygiene conditions, the materials are carefully chosen. The choice of a hemp-based textile for its antibacterial properties . Easy to use, the washable sanitary napkin is durable and eco-responsible. Menstrual panties are also an excellent sustainable alternative. Although the menstrual cup is very popular, it can unfortunately also be responsible for toxic shock syndrome if its hygiene is not adequate.
Using a disposable sanitary napkin is not a trivial gesture. Neither is exposing yourself to chemicals in such fragile areas! Transitioning to sustainable menstrual hygiene is the solution. Discuss it with a counselor Marie fil!