Awareness Matters May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Day; a day dedicated to spreading the word about period poverty, and to getting people all over the world engaged in the fight for menstrual equality. While period poverty, or any forms of poverty, may not seem prevalent in North America at face value, a study conducted by… Continue reading How your Business can take a Stand Against Period Poverty
It’s evident the workplace people once knew is going to look a lot different to the way it was before. In fact, as many employees start to think about a return to the workplace in both the immediate and distant future, the change is something that needs to happen in order to protect people from… Continue reading A Guide to Creating a Safe Workplace
What is Period Poverty? Period Poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, handwashing facilities, or proper waste management. Movements against period poverty are gaining a lot of traction worldwide, especially after countries like Scotland announced they will be providing menstrual products for free nation- wide. While progress is being… Continue reading How to Fight Period Poverty in Schools
Early into the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools moved to virtual learning in order to prevent the spread of the virus. With cases decreasing, schools are beginning to re-open, implementing a number of infection-prevention methods- many of which are mandated by local and federal governments! Sending your children back to school can be stressful for parents,… Continue reading Infographic: Back to School Safely
Did you know that 1 in 4 men and 1 in 3 women over the age of 40 suffer from incontinence? What happens when they need to dispose of their personal hygiene products but have nowhere to do so discretely? Did you also know 2/3 of transgender people avoid using public washrooms for fear of… Continue reading Infographic: Personal Hygiene Disposal Create more Inclusive Washrooms
Stainless-steel metal wall boxes are outdated and contribute to an unhygienic washroom. Not only do they harbour harmful viruses like COVID-19 for up to 3 days, they also overfill quickly and cause malodours that can leave a lasting bad impression on customers. This infographic outlines the benefits of switching from the metal wall box to… Continue reading Infographic: Metal Wall Boxes VS. Touch-Free Menstrual Disposal
The sanitary disposal unit is dirtier than you think! Did you know traditional stainless-steel units can harbour infectious bacteria and viruses like COVID-19, Hepatitis, and Salmonella for up to 3 or more days? We use insights from research conducted by Dr. Charles Gerba to demonstrate the importance of having touch-free, closed-lid sanitary disposal in every… Continue reading Infographic: Dr. Gerba’s Research on the Risks of Poor Sanitary Disposal
Menstruation is the monthly process of discarding blood and tissue from the uterus that typically begins in pre-adolescence and ends with menopause. Menstruation is not just a biological process, but a social one as well. In many instances, menstruation can have major social and economic implications. Nearly 83% of women feel their periods stop them from… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Menstrual Hygiene
As we continue to adapt to changes presented by the covid-19 pandemic, many businesses out there are looking to improve hygiene levels in their facility. At the same time, while investing in hygiene solutions is essential to protecting the health of your guests, employees and patrons it also comes at a cost. As a business,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Save Costs in the Washroom
As we continue to adapt to changes presented by the covid-19 pandemic, many businesses out there are looking to improve hygiene levels in their facility. At the same time, while investing in hygiene solutions is essential to protecting the health of your guests, employees and patrons it also comes at a cost. As a business,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Save Costs in the Restroom
