Anti-consumerism is spreading like wildfire. All you have to do is join a Yahoo! group like the compact that shows you how most everything you buy is just a marketing gimmick. Take tampons and pads for instance. Women who are menstruating have to buy them every month. Some are disposable and biodgradable others land in the landfills and take years to degrade. Some have plastic applicators and plastic on them that doesn't easily compost. So, what's a woman to do if she wants to be environmentally friendly without resorting to rags like her sisters of old?
The Diva cup has been around for quite some time but it is not marketed the way tampons and pads are so women aren't aware of this option. The cup holds one ounce of menstrual flow and can be used to capture it without bulky pads or tampons. The entire menstrual flow is typically 3 to 4 ounces and so this works well no matter what part of your cycle you are on. You dispose of the flow and reuse the cup. There is nothing that goes in the landfill that is not biodegradable. Also, it can be used for years as long as it is hygenically maintained. This is a very ingenious solution and would work well for emergencies like Hurricane Katrina where medical and hygenic supply lines were cut. Why haven't we heard more about these types of solutions? My guess is because it is a one-time purchase and manufacturer's don't require you to come back month after month to pay for something that's a basic necessity. Think about that anytime you have a monthly payment for some goods or service. What are you actually getting from this product other than a lifetime committment on your part? Then, look for other solutions.
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