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Tampons
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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