Plastic Free. Period – Green and Healthy Frome

Did you know that plastic period products are a major contributor to microplastics in our rivers? A single pack of regular disposable pads contains as much plastic as five carrier bags! In the UK, up to 2 billion period products are flushed annually, polluting waterways.

In response, the Green and Healthy team were motivated to take action and launched 'Plastic Free. Period.'—an initiative promoting reusable, plastic-free period products that are better for the environment and our health.

Options include period pants, washable pads and liners, menstrual cups, and organic, low-toxin disposable products. Switching reduces exposure to toxins in some of the most sensitive areas of your body, while also benefiting the planet and saving money over time.

Get involved

We have arranged local and online discounts for a range of plastic-free and reusable period products for Frome residents

Free period pant packs are available to all menstruators aged 12 - 14 in Frome through school and community workshops.

Join our drop-in community workshops and events, open to people of all ages and genders.

We’re collaborating with Somerset ICB to enhance women’s health services in Frome. Contact the Plastic Free. Period. Team if you would like a Plastic Free. Period. educational sessions at your schools or organisations. Click here to download information on teaching resources and where you can buy plastic-free and reusable products.

New to plastic-free periods? Check out our FAQs or download our guide for advice on products and how to care for them.

Watch Liv Torc’s poem May the Pants Be With You, or read our blog to discover more about the impact of plastic period products on health and the environment.

Discount codes for plastic-free and reusable period products

10% discount from local Frome shops when you quote ‘Plastic Free. Period’ instore:

Oakville (3 Badcox, BA11 3BQ) – Glo bamboo pads, menstrual cups and Natracare products

Shop Next Door (17 Stony Street, BA11 1BY) – Natracare products, Flurries period pants and Mooncups

Acorn Pharmacy (95 Locks Hill, BA11 1NG) – Flo organic tampons

Or you can buy online. Here are just a few to get you started:

Wuka – period pants – 15% discount with code FROME15

Revol Undies – period pants – 15% off with code FROME15

Cheeky – period pants and washable pads – 15% off non-sale items with code cheekyfrome15

EcoFemme – washable pads – 15% discount with code FROME15

AllMatters (formerly Organi Cup) – menstrual cup – 25% off with code FROME25

Mooncup – menstrual cup – 10% discount with code FROME24

Fluxies – period pants – 20% off with code FROME20

The Period Lady – menstrual products, period pants and more – 15% off non-sale items with code Frome15

Plastic Free Period Fundraiser story of Poppy Widdows

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