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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Published: 24/06/2019

A new study shows there is, on average, 36g of plastic in mainstream packs of period pads – the equivalent of 5 plastic carrier bags.

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Safe to flush – Europe’s first flushable wipe

Published: 27/03/2019

Natracare Safe to Flush Moist Tissues are a Water UK certified flushable product. The very first to be tested and approved for flushing to UK Water Industry Standards (WIS 4-02-06).

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Survey reveals incontinence as greatest taboo

Published: 11/01/2019

A new survey conducted by YouGov, on behalf of Natracare, uncovered that many people feel too embarrassed to discuss incontinence with a health care professional or friend.

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Natracare celebrates 30 years

Published: 01/01/2019

As creators the world’s first certified organic tampon, Natracare has witnessed 30 years of changing attitudes, and laid the groundwork for millions to have healthier periods in the UK and beyond.

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Tampons With ‘Plant-Based Plastic’ Mislead Consumers

Published: 21/10/2018

New research by Greenpeace Laboratories finds tampon applicators sold as ‘plant-based plastic’ behave like conventional plastic and mislead consumers with greenwashing claims.

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Organic Baby Wipes Earns EWG Verified Certification

Published: 10/10/2018

Natracare’s Organic Baby Wipes earned Environmental Working Group’s EWG VERIFIED™ certification, solidifying Natracare as a world leader in safe and sustainable personal care.

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Natracare recognised as vegan

Published: 03/07/2017

Natracare announces entire product range is now officially vegan approved by The Vegetarian Society.

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New Naturally Confident Incontinence Pads

Published: 30/03/2017

Natracare announces expansion of the Dry & Light Incontinence pad range to offer more natural production for women experiencing bladder weakness.

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Natracare first to be MADE SAFE certified

Published: 27/02/2017

Natracare announces MADE SAFE certification, a guarantee of non-toxic period and maternity products.

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