Plastic Free. Period – join, learn, explore, switch event
Plastic Free. Period, which is a unique collaboration of Frome medical Practice and Frome
Town Council and a part of Green & Healthy Frome, is hosting two enlightening events
aimed at combating the growing environmental and health concerns associated with
disposable period products.
Local people who are curious about simple changes that can have a positive impact on
pocket and planet, are invited to thought-provoking evening at Frome Town Hall on
Wednesday 24th September from 6.30-8.30pm. Those attending will have an opportunity to
see and feel modern, plastic-free period and incontinence products, listen to some
interesting talks, and watch films about the health and environmental impact of disposable
menstrual products.
The bar will be open so it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a social evening and learn how you
can make the switch to more sustainable, reusable period products. It’s healthier, cheaper in
the long term, and much better for the planet.
What people are saying?
Cllr Fiona Barrows said, “We want Frome to continue to lead the way when it comes to
thinking differently about sustainability. Raising awareness about the health and climate
incentives of using plastic-free and reusable products as well as helping to save people
money and embed the shift to plastic-free period products in our community by offering
discounts of up to 25% from various local and online businesses and by giving away.”
Dr Helen Kingston from Frome Medical Practice said, “Being able to give away free plastic free period
packs for Frome’s young people on pupil premium, and all year 8 and 9 students thanks to
the fantastic support of local people really is something to shout about. We’ve already
distributed 110 packs for young people in Frome and are delighted to have more to give away at
these events. The packs contain three pairs of great quality period pants from Cheeky
Wipes, a reusable pad and a wash bag – a great starter for a young people to experience
healthier, cheaper and planet friendly periods. We really encourage parents and carers to
come along and find out more.”
Pop-up stall on Thursday 25th September
On Thursday 25 th September from 11.30am – 4.30pm Plastic Free. Period team will also
host a pop-up event outside Ellenbray. Again, there will be an opportunity to explore the
environmentally friendly period and incontinence products available, ask any questions, and
take part in some fun interactive games.
Let us know of you can join the team at the evening event by booking your free tickets at
https://bit.ly/PlasticFreePeriodEvening
Plastic Free Period Discounts
Find out more about the Plastic Free. Period initiative as well as taking advantage of the
exclusive Frome discounts to get you started at www.greenhealthyfuturefrome.org/plastic-
free-period
Why should you choose plastic-free period products?
Read our blog The Plastic Problem in Period Products to learn why it is better for both your own health and the health of the planet to switch to sustainable period products. From adding to landfill and polluting our waterways to the hidden toxins and inadequate labelling of traditional period products, you’ll want to find out more.
Plastic Free. Period. Initiative
To support the community in making the switch to plastic-free the Plastic Free. Period
campaign has funded 225 period packs and added to this the Frome community raised
£1650 to provide an extra110 free period pant packs to Year 8 & 9 students in Frome, a total
of 335. The team have also secured discounts of up to 25% on plastic-free and reusable
period products from various local and online businesses. As well as continuing to raise
awareness about plastic-free and reusable products through pop-up stalls, school visits, and
educational talks for both students and their parents to support learning about, and
understanding how to care for these products.
