Are Disposable Pads and Tampons Harmful to the Environment?

Are Disposable Pads and Tampons Harmful to the Environment?

This is something you’ve maybe never thought of… Disposable pads and tampons—are they actually that bad for the environment? After all, something like an OB tampon is a tiny piece of cotton, which is biodegradable. Maybe it’s not so bad? Or, maybe it is, especially considering the cumulative effect of it over a lifetime. It’s…