Free re-usable period products scheme
This scheme is now closed.
This scheme applies to South Cambridgeshire residents only.
200,000 tonnes of disposable period products are landfilled in the UK every year. In addition, 2 billion period products are incorrectly flushed down the toilet, causing blockages and water pollution.
We're delighted to offer South Cambridgeshire residents a free re-usable period product pack by post. You can choose either washable pads (5 pads), period pants (3 pairs) or a period cup (including sterilising pot).
Discounted Mooncup for £5
This scheme is for both South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City residents.
Mooncup is a reusable silicone alternative to tampons. It’s a healthy and convenient way to reduce waste from disposable period products. You only need one Mooncup, and it can be re-used for up to 10 years.
You can buy a Mooncup for just £5, instead of the usual cost of £23.50. We can offer this discount as a member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (Recap).
We hope to support 1300 people to switch to a reusable period product. This would prevent the disposal of about 343,000 single-use menstrual items each year.