Press Centre

Welcome to the Natracare Media Centre.

Here you will find our latest press releases and information about our campaigns. This section is intended for journalists, media and trade professionals.

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Sharna Waid

PR and Communications Officer
Tel: +44(0)1454 613347
E-mail: SharnaWaid@natracare.com

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Press Releases and Campaigns

Natracare’s latest resources, press releases and campaign information

Plastic-free Period Products Obliged To Display “Contains Plastic” Logo in EU

Published: 23/07/2021

The new Single Use Plastic Directive means disposable period products in the EU to have to display “Plastic in Product” logos, even those containing no oil-based plastics at all.

73% of People Assume Only Elderly Women Suffer With Urinary Incontinence

Published: 17/06/2021

YouGov study reveals a stark knowledge gap around bladder weakness – one in three women experience incontinence at some point in their life at any age, yet only assume elderly women are affected.

Let’s ditch ‘Menstrual Hygiene’ and start saying ‘Menstrual Health’

Published: 26/05/2021

With Menstrual Hygiene Day around the corner, Natracare wants to ditch and reform the narrative around ‘menstrual hygiene’ – and are calling others to do the same.

Natracare Lobbies For Change In New GOTS Standard

Published: 09/04/2021

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) introduces new regulation which means only paper or cardboard tampon applicators are permitted for organic tampons.

Trans And Non-Binary Creators Talk About Periods in Shades Of Red Zine

Published: 17/03/2021

Helping amplify marginalised voices in conversations about periods, Natracare have launched a zine, Shades of Red, sharing experiences of a period as a trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse person.

City to Sea Partnership Accelerates Fight Against Period Plastic

Published: 17/03/2021

City to Sea and Natracare announce a partnership to educate the nation about the severity of hidden plastics in period products and push legislation.

New Plastic Free Mark Ends Confusion Over Hidden Plastics In Period Products

Published: 15/03/2021

The Plastic Free Mark, launched by A Plastic Planet, has finally made its way to disposable period products – a sector historically under scrutiny for its plastic problem.

Natracare partners with Bristol street artist Zoë Power for new packaging design

Published: 09/02/2021

Natracare has partnered with Bristol street artist Zoë Power to revamp their packaging in an exciting rebrand. The new look brings an injection of colour and beautiful design to period products.

Supermarkets, stop saying “feminine hygiene” #RenameDontShame

Published: 01/10/2020

Natracare’s #RenameDontShame campaign urges supermarkets to ditch ‘sanitary’ and ‘feminine hygiene’ and use ‘period products’ or ‘menstrual products’ instead.

Toolkit: Plastic Applicators Unwrapped

Published: 21/10/2019

New research finds tampon applicators sold as ‘plant-based plastic’ are polyethylene and pollute like conventional plastic. Access our toolkit to find out more about the greenwashing scandal.

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Open Letter: Natracare Joins Forces to Call for Plastic Free Period Products in Schools

Published: 15/07/2019

Charities, campaigners and sustainable period product brands join forces to demand that free period products provided in secondary schools should be plastic free.

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Bleed Better with 1% For The Planet

Published: 02/07/2019

Natracare encourages people to bleed better. Announcing our partnership with 1% For the Planet to ensure we give back to the planet positively.

Toolkit: Plastic Free July

Published: 30/06/2019

Resources for all Natracare PFJ partners. Download the Plastic Free July toolkit – contains Plastic Free July infographics, guidelines and social media assets.

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Press Centre

Welcome to the Natracare Media Centre.

Here you will find our latest press releases and information about our campaigns. This section is intended for journalists, media and trade professionals.

Media Contacts and links

Sharna Waid

Quick Links

Press Releases and Campaigns

Natracare’s latest resources, press releases and campaign information

Plastic-free Period Products Obliged To Display “Contains Plastic” Logo in EU

73% of People Assume Only Elderly Women Suffer With Urinary Incontinence

Let’s ditch ‘Menstrual Hygiene’ and start saying ‘Menstrual Health’

Natracare Lobbies For Change In New GOTS Standard

Trans And Non-Binary Creators Talk About Periods in Shades Of Red Zine

City to Sea Partnership Accelerates Fight Against Period Plastic

New Plastic Free Mark Ends Confusion Over Hidden Plastics In Period Products

Natracare partners with Bristol street artist Zoë Power for new packaging design

Supermarkets, stop saying “feminine hygiene” #RenameDontShame

Toolkit: Plastic Applicators Unwrapped

Open Letter: Natracare Joins Forces to Call for Plastic Free Period Products in Schools

Bleed Better with 1% For The Planet

Toolkit: Plastic Free July

5 Carrier Bags worth of Plastic in the Average Pack of Pads

Safe to flush – Europe’s first flushable wipe

Survey reveals incontinence as greatest taboo

Natracare celebrates 30 years

Tampons With ‘Plant-Based Plastic’ Mislead Consumers

Organic Baby Wipes Earns EWG Verified Certification

Natracare recognised as vegan

New Naturally Confident Incontinence Pads

Natracare first to be MADE SAFE certified

Welcome to the Natracare Media Centre.

Here you will find our latest press releases and information about our campaigns. This section is intended for journalists, media and trade professionals.

Sharna Waid

Quick Links

Natracare’s latest resources, press releases and campaign information

Plastic-free Period Products Obliged To Display “Contains Plastic” Logo in EU

73% of People Assume Only Elderly Women Suffer With Urinary Incontinence

Let’s ditch ‘Menstrual Hygiene’ and start saying ‘Menstrual Health’

Natracare Lobbies For Change In New GOTS Standard

Trans And Non-Binary Creators Talk About Periods in Shades Of Red Zine

City to Sea Partnership Accelerates Fight Against Period Plastic

New Plastic Free Mark Ends Confusion Over Hidden Plastics In Period Products

Natracare partners with Bristol street artist Zoë Power for new packaging design

Supermarkets, stop saying “feminine hygiene” #RenameDontShame

Toolkit: Plastic Applicators Unwrapped

Open Letter: Natracare Joins Forces to Call for Plastic Free Period Products in Schools

Bleed Better with 1% For The Planet

Toolkit: Plastic Free July

5 Carrier Bags worth of Plastic in the Average Pack of Pads

Safe to flush – Europe’s first flushable wipe

Survey reveals incontinence as greatest taboo

Natracare celebrates 30 years

Tampons With ‘Plant-Based Plastic’ Mislead Consumers

Organic Baby Wipes Earns EWG Verified Certification

Natracare recognised as vegan

New Naturally Confident Incontinence Pads

Natracare first to be MADE SAFE certified

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