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  not a trivial thought or amount of waste

  it is frustrating for us women who specialize in the natural feminine hygeine industry to have the discussion of 'reusable vs disposable' be trivialized.  JMG, we know there are other things we can be doing that will have a greater impact, but the fact remains... most women aged 15-45 bleed every month.  while we can choose to walk/ cycle instead of drive, we still need to deal with our blood.  

  umbra, we don't think that reusables just 'edge' disposables.  washing reusables does require water, but water is a renewable resource. the landfill problem however is immense, and isn't getting any better.  let's also not forget that disposable pads are probably made from pulp from old growth forests in Canada and tampons are full of rayon and dioxins (incredibly toxic things to be inside a woman). effluents from the plastic, pulp and paper industries are also a greater hazard to the environment compared to the cotton manufacturing industry.  

  while we are also grateful for you mentioning cups (and to others for mentioning sponges) we wish you'd take a stronger stance on the reusable vs disposable argument, because in doing so, if will eventually shift people's thinking and habits. (who here recycled paper when they were kids?) Yes, people can get stuck in their ways, but if women hear a stronger and more compelling message, it can make a difference.  especially if that difference was made by all bleeding women out there!

  if anyone wants to read more about our gripes about being 'light green' and women using the 'ick' factor to avoid considering reusables, visit our blog entry at http://blog.lunapads.com/2007/01/the_light_green_letdown....On Umbra on that time of the month, again posted 2 years, 10 months ago 19 Responses