Berkeley

Tampons

Tampons
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Landfill

Instructions

Put in the gray landfill cart.

Alternatives

Consider a menstrual cup or reusable fabric pads.

Facts

Most disposable menstrual pads and tampons use non-organic cotton which requires extensive water and labor to produce. Some tampons have a plastic applicator and disposable plastics have many negative environmental impacts.

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