Plastic Free. Period – Green and Healthy Frome

Many disposable period products contain hidden plastic- one pack of pads can contain as much much as five carrier bags. When flushed, they contribute to the 2 billion period products polluting UK waterways each year.

The Plastic Free. Period. team promoted reusable and low-impact alternatives such as period pants, washable pads, menstrual cups, and organic disposables. These options are not only very low plastic but also reduce exposure to harmful chemicals often found in plastic and scented products, particularly important given how absorbent this part of the body is.

Better for the planet, gentler on your body, and cheaper in the long run. The project - now continuing under Frome Town Council - works to make switching as easy as possible - offering discounts (see below, free youth period pant packs, information and events.

What We Offered

We arranged local and online discounts for a range of plastic-free and reusable period products for Frome residents, still available now.

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

Drop-in community workshops and events were open to people of all ages and genders.

Collaborative working with Somerset ICB to enhance women’s health services in Frome. Providing Plastic Free. Period. educational session school 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

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Plastic free. Period.

We are here to support you to switch to plastic-free and reusable period products.

What We Offered

Discount codes for plastic-free and reusable period products

Your guide to plastic-free periods

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