A Guide for Businesses: Providing Period Care Facilities, Supporting Employees, and Promoting Sustainability

Creating a period-positive workplace isn’t just about providing products—it’s about fostering an inclusive culture where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered. As businesses prioritise workplace well-being and environmental responsibility, the need for proper period care facilities has never been more important.

This guide will walk you through practical steps to make your workplace period-positive, while introducing FabLittleBag’s Resource Centre to help you implement sustainable disposal solutions with ease.

Why Period Care Facilities Matter

For too long, periods have been overlooked in the workplace. Many employees face challenges managing their periods, from a lack of proper disposal options to embarrassment and stigma. Studies show that:

• 1 in 10 people with periods have skipped work due to period-related discomfort or lack of support.
• Without proper disposal options, many employees feel forced to flush period products, leading to costly plumbing issues and environmental harm.

Providing proper period care facilities not only supports employee well-being but also demonstrates that your business values inclusivity and sustainability.

Step 1: Provide Accessible and Free Period Products

Offering free period products in workplace restrooms can make a significant difference in employees’ day-to-day comfort. Stocking essential items such as organic tampons, pads, or reusable products ensures no one is caught off guard during their workday.

Why This Matters:

• Reduces anxiety and stress for employees.
• Helps combat period poverty and promotes workplace equity.
• Improves productivity by eliminating disruptions caused by lack of supplies.

Tip: Ensure that period products are easily accessible in multiple restroom locations, and consider eco-friendly options to support sustainability goals.

Step 2: Install Sustainable Disposal Solutions

Proper disposal is a crucial part of period care—and it’s often neglected. Without hygienic options, many employees resort to flushing period products, which can block pipes and pollute waterways. FabLittleBag offers a clean, discreet, and sustainable alternative to traditional period disposal methods.

How FabLittleBag Helps:

• Hygienic and Discreet: Employees can dispose of period products without stress or embarrassment.
• Odour-Sealing and Leak-Proof: Keeps restroom bins clean and fresh.
• Eco-Friendly Design: Made with sustainable materials, contributing to your business’s environmental goals.

By placing FabLittleBag dispensers in workplace restrooms, businesses can provide employees with a hygienic, eco-conscious disposal solution that aligns with both personal comfort and company-wide sustainability initiatives.

Step 3: Educate and Normalise Period Conversations

Creating a period-positive workplace means fostering open discussions around menstruation. Stigma and silence often prevent employees from seeking support when they need it most. Education and awareness campaigns can break down these barriers and encourage inclusivity.

Ideas for Normalising Period Conversations:

• Hold informational workshops or include menstrual health in wellness programs.
• Create posters or infographics in restrooms that explain available period care options.
• Encourage leadership and management to support the initiative and promote open dialogue.

Step 4: Leverage the FabLittleBag Resource Centre

To help businesses implement and maintain period-positive practices, FabLittleBag has developed a Resource Centre—a one-stop hub for educational materials, downloadable assets, and practical guides.

What’s Inside the Resource Centre:

• Posters and Flyers: Informative visuals to place in restrooms and common areas.
• Employee FAQs: Answering common questions about period care and disposal.
• Best Practice Guides: Tips for creating inclusive and sustainable period care policies.
• Promotional Materials: Helping businesses communicate their period-positive efforts to employees and clients.

The Resource Centre is available to all FabLittleBag partners, ensuring you have everything you need to promote sustainability and inclusivity at work.

Step 5: Promote Sustainability and Track Progress

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a responsibility. By integrating eco-friendly period care solutions, businesses can reduce their environmental footprint and meet corporate social responsibility (CSR) targets.

Ways to Promote and Track Progress:

• Monitor restroom waste reduction after implementing FabLittleBag’s disposal solutions.
• Share success stories with employees and stakeholders to highlight the impact.
• Include sustainability metrics in company reports to show long-term progress.

Why Businesses Should Act Now

A period-positive workplace leads to:

Happier and more productive employees who feel supported.
Fewer plumbing issues caused by improper disposal.
A stronger commitment to sustainability that enhances brand reputation.

Incorporating period care solutions is more than a box to check—it’s a statement of care, inclusivity, and environmental awareness.

Join the Period Supportive Movement

With FabLittleBag’s Resource Centre and sustainable disposal solutions, you can take the first step toward making your workplace period-positive. Empower your employees, reduce environmental impact, and show that your business is leading the way in workplace inclusivity.

Join the Period Supportive Movement

Together, let’s make periods stress-free and sustainable for everyone.