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Be Part of the Solution!
Some of you may have attended the Auroville Trashion Show back in early February or seen photos or videos on social media. It was a great event that we at Eco Femme were delighted to participate in for the first time. Founded in 2010, the Auroville Trashion Show aims...
Menstruation flood relief in Kerala
The humanitarian crisis facing Kerala in the wake of the devastating flooding has prompted many concerned individuals and organisations to contact us regarding providing our reusable cloth pads to those affected and the big question is: “what products are best...
Unlearning Menstruation: Sanitary Waste in India
Every year India produces 9000 tonnes of Sanitary Waste... ...which is about 90% as heavy as the Eiffel Tower. And like the famous French structure, our sanitary “footprint” will far outlive our own lives, and remain for the generations to come. It is becoming common...
Why switch to organic cotton cloth pads?
Organic certified pads, why is that important? Many people might make the assumption that organic product certification is about products that are not harmful to the environment but few people know that this label covers a wider scope of ethical and social concerns....
#ThePadEffect Campaign
From the 1st - 28th May (Menstrual Hygiene Day) we participated in #ThePadEffect campaign lead by Feminism In India (FII) to create more awareness about the harmful effects of disposable, plastic menstrual products and the benefits of switching to sustainable options....
Disposable Menstrual Products: Convenience at What Cost?
Traditionally, women all over the world have used cloth to handle their monthly menstrual flow. These days, however, disposable menstrual products such as pads and tampons are more commonly used around the world. Promoted for their convenience, these products are...
Convenience at what cost?
Traditionally, women all over the world have used cloth to handle their monthly menstrual flow. These days, however, disposable menstrual products have become commonplace in many countries and are now gaining popularity around the world. Promoted for their...
Breaking the Silence on the Incineration of Menstrual Waste
In the last decade, the subject of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) has witnessed an encouraging upsurge. The stakeholders are asserting the need for breaking the silence of the patriarchal socio-cultural system in India. Women’s empowerment is at the heart of...
Eco Femme visits Auroville Eco Service
On the 17th February Eco Femme team members Jessamijn, Laura and Damla visited the Auroville Eco Service to attend the 1Hour initiative set up by a volunteer, Alex, working at the waste management centre. "Waste management is one of the biggest challenges of India and...
Lets talk about it!
Another fabulous article from Jane about why we need to open up the conversation around menstruation. As always, our thanks for sharing, Jane! Lets talk about it! Awareness, understanding, knowledge and open frank discussion can all be catalysts for amazingly positive...
Masika
Masika, the latest offering from Auroville Video Productions, is a documentary that informs women in India about the environmental and social impact of disposable sanitary napkins and suggests other alternatives such as menstrual cups and cloth pads. The film has...