WUKA created the first period pants to completely replace pads and tampons, no backup needed.
• The outer layer is moisture - wicking to keep you feeling dry
• The middle layers absorb and lock in the blood
• Our leak proof layers are uniquely breathable to reduce smells and the build of bacteria
The amount of period pants you may need depends on how heavy your flow is and how long your periods tend to last. We’re all different. Some people have light periods and some of us experience much heavier flows! Some of us bleed for about 3-4 days and others bleed for 7-10 days.
Our customers tell us they need 6-7 pairs to completely switch to period pants* and they last up to 2 years. They also recommend 3 pairs for the perfect starter set*. But, of course, you know your flow best!
At Fox & Marsh, we sell a wide variety of products for your period. Changing to CSP was one of the very first 'eco swaps' that I made, about 10 years ago, and once I realised a) How much more comfortable they were and b) How much money I was saving every month, I'd never go back!
We're going to take a quick look at the types of reusable sanitary products available;
And of course, did you know we sell chocolate - essential for that time of the month?
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For her - Whether you’re looking for a gift idea for your mum, sister in law or your auntie, we’ve got you covered! Choose from a selection of skin and face care (we love the Purity Natural Beauty skin cream) bath bombs, candles and wax melts, or put together a gift hamper of your favourites!
For him - We’ve got a selection of shaving products - razors and soaps - men’s specific skincare, beard oil, or how about The Sustainable-ish Guide?
For the kids - We have a cute choice of hand knitted, wooden and ethical toys, bright and colourful clothing, or our exclusive Scandi inspired Firefox nappy - and how about a matching wet bag?
For your BFF - How about putting together a little eco kit? Toothbrush and toothpaste tabs, eco cotton buds, deodorant, and maybe a bag to store it in?
Secret Santa / stocking fillers - Chocolate is always a good idea! Or, choose from a huge range of soaps, there’s a scent for everyone!
And, that awkward person that has everything(!) - How about make your own Christmas crackers, a new coffee mug, or make some Christmas cookies and wrap them up in the vegan wrap!
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I found that when making eco kitchen swaps the two easiest swaps I made were reusable kitchen roll and kitchen cleaners. There are so many different swaps to do in your kitchen and I will briefly run you through a couple.
The reusable kitchen rolls by fox and bobbin are just amazing. They are super absorbent so much more than regular kitchen roll and when your done you just bung them in with your normal washing dry them and they are ready to use again and again. They come in either 2ply or a thirsty 3ply depending on your needs. Theythen all pop together to keep them nice and tidy. I roll mine round my kitchen towel holder and it looks fab.
Eco kitchen cleaners
This is by far my favourite eco kitchen swap as they are just so easy and you reuse the same spray bottle again and again just refilling each time. Fox and marsh stock both the ocean saver drops and mrs sparkle cleaners. The kitchen cleaners literally just need dropping into your spray bottle full of water shake and leave to dissolve then your ready to go and once its finished rinse out and repeat and your ready to go again. The ocean saver cleaners come with nice labels to stick onto your bottles so you know exactly what it is with the mrssparkle ones I just make my own label.
Organic fruit and veg bags
These are so handy and super helpful for when you go to the supermarket as I always buy loose fruit and veg but hate having to use a plastic bag provided by the supermarket so now I have these that lilve in my bags for life in the car. They can also be put straight into the fridge so keeps all your fruit tidy and organised and helps prolong the life of your food so hopefully also reducing food waste, win win! They can also double up as little laundry bags for reusable wipes / make up pads etc. Between uses they are super easy to care for simply wash at 30 degrees on a careful cycle and line dry. I may of said that eco kitchen cleaners where my favourite swap but these are a close second indeed!
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For ages I was trying to find a more eco way for flossing, then I came across Fox and Marsh who stock a variety of great eco items, one being corn-starch dental floss from Wild & Stone. This floss is a perfect and easy swap to your usual plastic options. What’s even better it is refillable! When you have finished flossing pop in your compost bin. There is a little knack to the floss as it isn’t quite as strong as plastic, but as long as you don’t use the same part of the floss for all your teeth and move along whilst flossing it shouldn’t snap or be any different! Not to mention it is refillable.
I then became fascinated by what other easy swaps we can do as a family. Another easy one is swapping your children’s toothbrushes to a bamboo option. Our electric toothbrush heads are now replaced with Brushd. eco friendly option which once they come to the end of use you simply pack them in the pre made postage bag back to Brushd. to be recycled.
A great option which is also fantastic for travel are the Brushd. toothpaste and mouthwash tablets. They have a slightly different taste to your normal toothpastes but my teeth always feel just as clean and fresh. The mouthwash tablets remind me of the dental water they give you at the dentists to rinse between treatments which I really enjoy! They also last for ages; one tablet goes a long way. Both these items have an option of being refill packs.
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