It’s no secret that mainstream period care is unsustainable. Plastic menstrual products generate more than 200,000 tons of waste per year, and can take as long as 500 years to decompose.  Pads and tampons as we know them have existed for 100 years. That means every non-biodegradable period product that’s ever been used is still on this planet, taking up space in landfills or littering our waterways and ecosystems.  Mainstream products are often made with toxic chemical...

This International Women’s Day, we made it our mission to raise $3,000 to help fight period poverty in our community. In a true display of solidarity and generosity, we received an outpouring of donations from people dedicated to making a tangible difference. As our campaign comes to a close, we’re happy to report that we surpassed our goal and raised $5,500! This significant contribution to The Period Purse will be used to educate people about period equity, provide products for...

Have you ever wondered what menstruators did before period products were invented? There are many different historical accounts, including:  “Tampons” made of lint wrapped around wood in Ancient Greece, and papyrus leaves in Ancient Egypt “Pads” made of moss and buffalo skin in Indigenous communities Woven fabric or flannel used as cloth pads in 18th and 19th century Europe It wasn’t until the 1890s that early versions of modern-day period...

In a powerful move towards sustainability and menstrual equity, period product company Aisle has teamed up with Fleming College to donate $10,000 worth of reusable period products. Founded in 1993, Aisle was built on the belief that “the period aisle should be stocked with radically comfortable products that actually work — for people and the planet”. Their line of products ranges from reusable pads and liners, to leak proof underwear and menstrual cups, all designed with...

In an exciting move allowing for an even wider reach, The Period Purse 's Menstruation Nation program will soon be releasing all French language modules (for youth & adults) starting in 2024! Menstruation Nation is an educational initiative that strives to enlighten everyone about periods and menstrual equity, regardless of age and gender. As Education Coordinator, Vikki VanSickle describes it, “You don't have to be a menstruator to care about and fight for menstrual equity....