Women – and the planet – deserve better than toxic tampons

Tampons

According to reports, some tampons contained glyphosate at levels 40 times higher than the legal limit for drinking water, while others tested positive for traces of arsenic and lead, says Julie Chen, co-founder of The Cheeky Panda

Recent headlines revealing the presence of toxic pesticides and heavy metals in mainstream tampons have sparked a long-overdue conversation around the safety of everyday personal care products.

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