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Why more women are switching to reusable menstrual products

Reusable menstrual products reduce waste and health risks while saving money, with users breaking even after a few months, experts say.

  • Reusable menstrual products like flexible discs, silicone cups, and period underwear are gaining popularity as alternatives to single-use pads and tampons.
  • About 12 billion disposable pads and 7 billion tampons go into U.S. landfills every year, taking up to 800 years to degrade.
  • The most popular reusable options are menstrual cups and discs, which can hold more and stay inserted longer than tampons with a lower risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome.
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Why more women are switching to reusable menstrual products

Reusable menstrual products, including cups, discs and period underwear, have gained traction as a cost-effective, long-lasting, environmental alternative to single-use products.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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