#REUSABLE

[cerenae]

did you know that ONE disposable pad takes at least 500 years to decompose? (source: national geographic)

say goodbye to endless purchases with reusable pads.

it only takes starting with one pad to see the difference. choose sustainability, choose the future.

[reasonsforhope]

"Spain’s Catalonia region rolled out a pioneering women’s health initiative [at the beginning of March, 2024] that offers reusable menstruation products for free.

About 2.5 million women, girls, transgender and nonbinary people who menstruate can receive one menstrual cup, one pair of underwear for periods and two packages of cloth pads at local pharmacies in northeast Spain free of charge.

The Catalan government said that the initiative, which is called “My period, my rules,” was meant to “guarantee the right to menstrual equity.” The regional government cited statistics that said 23% of women polled by Catalonia’s public opinion office said they had reused hygiene products designed for a single use for economic reasons.

Tània Verge, Catalonia’s regional minister for equality and feminism, called the program a “global first.”

Scotland’s government passed a law in 2020 to ensure period products are available for free to anyone who needs them. But in comparison with the Catalan program, in Scotland the products are for single use and are distributed through schools, colleges and universities, not pharmacies.

“We are fighting menstrual poverty, which affects one in four women in Catalonia, but is also about gender justice. We are fighting the stereotypes and taboos about menstruation,” Verge told The Associated Press. “And (...) it is about climate justice. We need to reduce the tons of waste generated by single-use menstrual products.”

The distribution of reusable products is also aimed at reducing waste. The regional government said that Catalonia produces about 9,000 tons of waste from single-use menstrual hygiene products.

The reusable products are acquired by the public health care system, which covers the entire population, and distributed by Catalonia’s 3,000-plus private pharmacies. The program cost the regional government 8.5 million euros ($9.2 million).

“I am completely in favor of this initiative,” 29-year-old graphic designer Laura Vilarasa said. “It will give women a product that is absolutely necessary to have for zero cost.”

Spain’s national government passed a law last year granting women with debilitating menstrual pain the right to paid medical leave."

-via AP News, March 5, 2024

[a-strawberry-mouse]

Bag pocket one complete!

Total colors visible:

Red

Orange(two)

Yellow(four)

Purple(two)

Later I will do the lower right corner. It's currently in good shape though worn a bit. It'll be one of the second phase repairs.

[sew-much-to-do]

DIY Reusable Bowl Covers

Reusable bowl covers are very easy to sew and you can make them exactly fit all those bowls and jars you use the most.

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sew-much-to-do: a visual collection of sewing tutorials/patterns, knitting, diy, crafts, recipes, etc.

[lalitabou]

A Hommage to cats. Link: https://lalitabou.etsy.com/de/listing/1769759669/weisse-katze-tragetasche-realistische

Etsy Shop: https://lalitabou.etsy.com

#totebag #tote #bag #shopping #reusable #cat #illustration #cartoon #drawing #white #cute #kawaii #fluffy #red #rose #flower #graphic #etsy #funny #fun #quote #gift #unique #forher #catlady #catlover #owner #pet #fashion #birthday

[rennatelier]

let's go shopping with these reusable, foldable, AND portable bags! 🐹

The final new product reveal before the big update on Tuesday (or tomorrow for Snack Club members) are eco shopping bags that fold up into cute little square pouches to take with you on grocery trips! They're double sided with a different design printed on each side, made of durable ripstop nylon, and come with a sewn-in pouch!

Here's a photo of one of the bags next to my doggo, Atticus, for size reference! They can hold quite a lot of stuff!

Coming to my online store on July 11 @ 9pm EST!

[lookwhatijustfound-blog]

Reusable shopping list from 1920s

[latteontheroad]

Flat white. Nimia, Eton, England. February 2024.

[nawtacop]

Megapost I've been working on for a while 'cuz I thought it'd be fun to upload the max # of files tumblr will let me

-feel free to redistribute these!

if you like my art I could really use help affording HRT rn, I'm about to start a new job that's paying me $5 a hour less than the position I applied for...

-I'm kinda struggling atm honestly so if you can please tip, share or stream my music thanks <3

new website is slowly coming together as well! I'm trying to host some of my best work there and provide download links eventually.

[jabroni-spumoni]

Yeah good luck riding that home, buddy.

[crippl-hacker]

People passionate about sustainability need to realize that not everything can be reusable. Some things need to be disposable!

Inhalers, IV’s, Catheters, PIC lines, NG tubes, Adult Diapers, Cutlery and Dishes, Ostomy Bags, and many more things are all single use.

Most of these things aren’t easy to replace or have a reusable version of; especially when you are disabled and dealing with low energy.

If you want a more sustainable future make disposable products for us that use better materials and better manufacturing choices. Don’t pick on disabled people for needing them to live.

[noperopesaredope]

People be out here saying "don't get the free plastic bags from the store, just buy reusable ones!" as though my parents haven't been using the same 10 free plastic bags for the past seven years.

Most things are reusable if you have enough determination.

This is a shitpost I support environmentalism and also people who need disposable shit for health reasons I just thought this was funny please don't hate me-

[a-strawberry-mouse]

Is it not beautiful?

Does it not look like a party?

I did this yesterday and hopefully I can get a bit more done today.

I'm working on my Halloween costume which, motivation and time permitting, I should finish in time. I may post it, I may not. Heavily depends on how well working on it goes.

[sew-much-to-do]

DIY Reusable Food Wrap (How To Make Beeswax Wraps)

Here's how to make reusable beeswax wraps that are an eco-friendly alternative to cling wrap. Using the warmth of your hands to make them pliable, you can wrap them around fruits, veggies, bread, and containers like bowls and casserole dishes. They can also be made into reusable sandwich bags.

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sew-much-to-do: a visual collection of sewing tutorials/patterns, knitting, diy, crafts, recipes, etc.

[wachinyeya]

30 Wineries Sign Up to Refillable Wine Bottle Service in Oregon https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/30-wineries-sign-up-to-refillable-wine-bottle-service-in-oregon/

[ijustwannashowoffmyplants]

For anyone who has a keurig and enjoys hydroponics, this is your sign to reuse your k-cups and use them as hydroponic cups. Reduce, reuse, recycle, baby!