Sustainable feminine hygiene

A vast number ofQuebec companies specialize in importing durable menstrual products manufactured overseas. Cette marketing method generally provides access to low-cost merchandise, but often of lower quality. However, for the consumer, the distinction is not always so clear. A Quebec company that imports menstrual products from elsewhere is not offering you a Quebec-made product and does not provide all the environmental benefits of a local product! Transparency and Ethics of Quebec Businesses Une Quebec company that sells a reusable menstrual product made elsewhere generally doesn’t boast about having an imported product. In fact, the only thing that’s Quebecois is that...

Marie fil washable menstrual products are designed to support women throughout their lives. After meeting so many customers in our shop, our team became aware of the incredible number of women who secretly live with pelvic floor or perineal disorders. Whether it's buying menstrual underwear because of recurrent postpartum urinary leaks or choosing a washable sanitary pad because tampons cause vaginal pain, at Marie fil we firmly believe no woman should have to endure pain or intimate discomfort. Knowing that several of our products help fill this gap, Marie fil wants to highlight pelvic and perineal physiotherapy PelVie Physio for...

Many companies are beginning to recognize the importance of supporting the menstrual well-being of their female employees by providing free menstrual products. This emerging practice not only helps reduce employees' personal costs, but also promotes a corporate culture focused on inclusion, dignity, and equality. There are several reasons that justify this initiative and, moreover, some political parties even demand that public institutions pay the bill to provide free menstrual products. Why offer free menstrual products? Providing free menstrual products helps reduce economic inequalities and promotes equitable access to essential everyday items. For many people, menstrual products are a significant financial...

The menstrual underwear revolutionizes the way many people manage their periods. Comfortable, eco-friendly and economical, these reusable period underwear offer a practical alternative to disposable tampons and pads. However, to fully benefit from them, it is essential to know the proper washing and care practices. Here are the tips for the washing a menstrual panty and its maintenance: Soaking for effective menstrual underwear washing Before washing a period panty, it is recommended to soak it to remove blood. The soaking step can be done by rinsing the panty in cold water as soon as possible after removing it. Warning! Hot...

It's already been several years since the eco-responsible company Marie fil has been offering sustainable feminine hygiene products to combat the environmental and health issues associated with disposable products. According to Grame, every year, nearly 771 million disposable feminine hygiene products are thrown away in Canada. Due to their composition and the various plastics used, these disposable products are estimated to take up to 450 years to decompose. While plusieurs régions du Québec offrent déjà une subvention pour l'achat de produits d'hygiène écoresponsables, the city of Québec was long overdue! Towards zero-waste hygiene in Quebec The projectVers une zéro-déchet hygiene...