Women are the market for disposable sanitary pads and tampons and we buy them by the billion every year (1). As mothers, women are also the main consumers of disposable diapers for babies. We have come to expect a certain look and convenience, but the quest for 'whiter than white' comes with serious consequences. As such, it is important for women to understand the health and environmental issues generated by these products, and to have access to alternative ideas and products. This website is devoted to just that, and focuses on local issues and solutions in Victoria, BC, Canada.
1. Scott, A. & Armstrong, L. 1992. Whitewash: Exposing the Health and Environmental Dangers of Women's Sanitary Products and Disposable Diapers-What you can do about it. HarperCollins.
