Why Period Disposal Matters: The Environmental & Hygiene Impact
We talk a lot about what you use during your period—pads, tampons, menstrual cups, period pants—but what about what happens after?
Disposal isn’t the glamorous side of period care, but it’s just as important. How we dispose of period products has a huge impact—on our environment, on hygiene, and on the people around us.
It’s time to give period disposal the attention it deserves. Because small habits, like what you do in a toilet cubicle, really can change the bigger picture.
The Environmental Cost of “Convenience”
Let’s start with the stat that stops people in their tracks:
In the UK alone, 2.5 million tampons and 1.4 million pads are flushed every single day.
Flushed down toilets, these products don’t vanish. They clog plumbing, contribute to fatbergs in sewers, and too often end up in rivers, oceans, and on beaches. And since most pads and tampons contain up to 90% plastic, they can take hundreds of years to break down.
Flushing is convenient. But it’s costly—very costly—for the planet.
The Hygiene Factor
When you can’t flush (and shouldn't), the next best option is a bin. But not all bins are created equal.
Open bins in public bathrooms, offices, gyms, or schools can lead to:
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Unpleasant odours
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Leakage
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Overflowing waste
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Discomfort for cleaning staff and other users
Too often, this results in people wrapping products in toilet roll, hoping for the best, or flushing out of embarrassment.
Proper disposal shouldn’t be awkward. It should be easy, hygienic and respectful.
FabLittleBag: A Better Way to Dispose
We created FabLittleBag to solve exactly this problem. Because you shouldn’t feel stressed about disposal—and the planet shouldn’t pay the price for bad options.
Our bags are:
✔ Hygienic – seal shut, leak-proof, and odour-blocking
✔ Discreet – opaque and easy to carry
✔ One-handed to open – because we’ve all been there mid-squat
✔ Eco-conscious – made from renewable sugarcane, cornstarch, and recycled plastic
It’s a small swap that makes a huge difference—for you, your surroundings, and the environment.
Flushing Isn’t a Solution—It’s a Habit We Can Break
So many people still flush because:
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There’s no bin available
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They’re embarrassed to use the bin
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They simply don’t know the impact
We don’t need to shame anyone—we need to offer better alternatives. That’s why we work with businesses, schools, hotels and gyms to help them become Period Supportive: offering disposal options that are hygienic, sustainable, and stigma-free.
Why Disposal Deserves a Spot in the Period Conversation
Disposal might not be pretty. But it matters.
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It matters to the planet
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It matters to people managing their periods with confidence
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It matters to the next generation, who deserve cleaner oceans and cleaner toilets
At FabLittleBag, we believe in removing the awkwardness, the guilt, and the damage—so you can feel empowered, prepared, and proud of how you manage your period.
Ready to Bin Better?
Whether you're at home, at work, or on the go—FabLittleBag is your clean, discreet and sustainable disposal solution.