Comments on: Make Both Mother Nature and Aunt Flo Happy

By: Bamboo Buyer Beware: Green Decisions Aren’t Always Clear-Cut : Eco Child’s Play

Sat, 30 May 2009 14:01:07 +0000

[...] journey and displacing local farmers who cannot match the prices. Using home cloth (diapers, menstrual products, napkins, toilet paper, handkerchiefs) keeps disposable junk out of the landfills, but adds to [...]

By: anne

anne — Thu, 07 May 2009 21:15:29 +0000

love these ideas!!! and thank you for bringing attention to this subject- not everyone wants to discuss feminine hygiene! i, personally, use diva cup, which is a reusable menstrual cup. another great option!! we are all saving the earth, money, and time! oh yeah!

By: Greenanthropology

Greenanthropology — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:10:33 +0000

I completely understand the leak concern! I was so curious about trying this pattern myself, but was worried about leaks- so I cut a pattern piece of a plastic grocery bag to make a barrier. It works great! Another use for something to rescue from landfills.

By: Jennie C.

Jennie C. — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:54:53 +0000

These are a great option – thanks for the link to make my own. Compared to a purchased pad, these breathe very nicely and are way softer. I was surprised at how comfortable they are.

By: Katrina London

Katrina London — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:35:53 +0000

You could try bamboo batting, if you can find it. Bamboo batting is soft, flexible and comfortable. It has natural wicking (draws moisture in) and anti-bacterial properties. Bamboo is an eco-friendly fibre as it grows and regrows without the need for insecticides or irrigation. I have had trouble locating a certified organic bamboo batting but even without the certification, commercially grown bamboo is a good eco-choice.

By: Lenore

Lenore — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:42:00 +0000

Elizabeth, I agree. I was hesitant at first because I worried that they would leak right through, but I’ve spoken to a lot of people who use these washable pads with heavy flows and have had no problem. If you’re still unsure, they’d still work well as a backup, or like Alpinebutterfly mentioned, for nighttime. If you have heavy periods, adding a little extra batting to the inside would probably solve the problem.

By: Alpinebutterfly

Alpinebutterfly — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:32:12 +0000

I love these at night. LOVE my diva cup too, but when my cramps get bad, or I figure I just need a break, these keep me happy. They can be a little bulky, but that’s not to big a deal, WAY better than spending money on stuff to fill the landfill.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:41:28 +0000

Yeah. I am just not comfortable with this at all, I just feel like it would leak right through! I’ll stick with the diva cup as my environmental friendly option!