Pesticide use in conventional farming is linked to ill health such as infertility and birth defects in nearby communities. Farmers are often locked into expensive contracts with big corporations. Did you know 95% of the cotton seed market is owned by GMO giant Monsanto-Bayer?
Cotton production uses $2 billion worth of pesticides each year, and accounts for 16% of global insecticide use – more than any other single crop. Studies have found detectable levels of dioxins and glyphosate in many brands of tampons. Both are carcinogenic chemicals and have no place in tampons, not even in trace amounts.
Natracare tampons are independently tested to ensure they are free from harm. What’s more, 100% cotton tampons reduce the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) compared to cotton/rayon blend and all-rayon tampons.
Women farmers and cotton pickers on organic farms gain their own income at a fair wage. Independent income is important for female farmers, and has hugely beneficial knock-on effects on the education and livelihoods of their children and, the whole community.
