#Sangdéchet
Be a part of the green transition
Be a part of the green transition
Imagine a world in which organic, eco-responsible, and zero-waste products cost a lot less than products that pollute.
Phase 1 of the #sandéchet campaign is complete
With operation #sangdéchet, we encourage municipalities to offer financial assistance to citizens who buy eco-friendly alternatives like sustainable menstrual products.
Waste management has become a problematic issue for municipalities, and the solution is to reduce waste at its source. Tampons and sanitary pads are single-use items, just like straws, utensils, and takeout containers.
Less waste is beneficial on every level, and everyone’s a winner. Instead of paying about $125 at the dump to bury 1 ton of waste, the municipality gives the same amount directly to citizens, ensuring that single-use pollutants and the cost of burying them are reduced.
Class actions to date
Together, we can make a big difference
450 years
The amount of time it takes for a tampon or a pad to decompose in the environment.
3 to 4 hours
The average amount of time people use disposable tampons or sanitary pads.
12 500
The average number of tampons and sanitary pads that a menstruating person uses in their lifetime.
3 KG
Disposable products per menstruating person per year, excluding blood weight.
100 to 150 KG
Disposable products used by a person who menstruates throughout their life.
771 millions
The number of menstrual products used annually in Canada.
Phase 2: Take action with us
Your city, municipality, or borough doesn’t have a program? Want to get involved by taking concrete action to make sustainable menstrual products more accessible in your community? Mme L’Ovary’s a socially responsible company, and we’ve put together an awesome toolbox to support your efforts!
Want to push your municipality to address this issue?
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