by Eco Femme | May 11, 2015 | Environment, Health & Hygiene
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...
by Eco Femme | Apr 3, 2015 | Blog, Environment
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...
by Eco Femme | Mar 2, 2015 | Blog, Environment
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...
by Eco Femme | Dec 15, 2014 | Blog, Environment
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...
by Eco Femme | Sep 8, 2014 | Blog, Environment
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...
