Happy Earth Day! Today we celebrate the global steps taken towards environmental conservation and sustainability while reminding ourselves that there is much more to be done.
Our efforts can sometimes feel like a drop in the ocean when compared to environmentalists and corporations dedicated to activism. What we must remember is that the smallest changes can spark the greatest revolutions.
Here are some Knix tips on how to reduce your environmental impact, starting with the topic we know best: Periods!
Ditch the Disposables
Since the first disposable sanitary napkin was sold in 1919, pads have dominated the menstrual market. Tampons quickly followed suit in the 1930s.
Both products were revolutionary for their time, providing women with a ‘discreet’ product they could bleed in before promptly wrapping them up and throwing them into the trash again and again and again.
This has been the norm for decades.
Think about that for a second. On average, people who menstruate experience periods for about 35-40 years of their lives. That’s 480 periods! Imagine how many pads, tampons or panty liners you use during an average menstrual cycle.
In the US alone, 12 billion pads and 7 billion tampons are thrown into landfills every single year. Now think of all the plastics included in these products, as well as their packaging and applicators.
It’s time for an update.
I know, I know, it might seem like a bit of a stretch if you’ve never tried them before. Underwear that I can bleed in, wash, and then USE AGAIN?! Listen, we live in a world where we carry literal computers in our pocket. Why is a pair of absorbent underwear so far-fetched?
The more we fight the stigma of talking about periods, the more the technology evolves according to what we want and need. Reusable and sustainable menstrual products, like Leakproof Underwear, Super Leakproof Underwear, and Reusable Leakproof Pads can be customized to suit your flow — without overflowing your trash bin.
And, with proper treatment and care, a single pair of Knix underwear can last years.
Try Our Wash and Wear Policy
We totally understand that you have to try it to believe it; in fact, we encourage it! Our return policy is a great way to test the product for a full 30 days.
Wear the underwear. Wash the underwear. If it doesn’t work for you, we’ll do a full exchange or give you a store credit for the full amount. Unopened underwear boxes can be gifted to friends or given to someone in need, while the pair you’ve worn throughout the month are yours to keep.
When it comes to our bras, we’ll do you one better. Before 30 days are up, we’ll give you a full refund, take the bra back, and donate it to a local women’s shelter. No waste. No problem.
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This big, bright, and beautiful planet that we call home deserves (and desperately needs) all of our support. We have a lot of work to do — and re-thinking your period rituals can be a meaningful place to start.
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We hope you found this post informative — but remember: we’re not doctors and this post is not medical advice! While all posts are fact-checked and well researched, we always recommend you chat with your doctor about any questions or concerns you might have regarding a medical condition. We’re here to support and educate, but never with the aim of disregarding professional medical advice you’ve been given. Phew, now that that’s out of the way, you can go on living unapologetically free.