Biodegradable pads? August is a period product start-up founded by Harvard graduate and Tiktok star Nadya Okamoto. They make biodegradable pads and recyclable tampon applicators and offer monthly subscriptions with a variety of absorption levels to meet your cycle needs! August values being carbon neutral, using ethical labor and natural materials, and being upfront about what you are putting into your body. With great intentions, a lot of U.S composting operations consider blood to be a biohazard, which means it must be thrown in the trash. The best way to be sure that your August pads are properly disposed of is by composting the waste yourself.

It’s estimated that 200 tons of menstrual products end up in a landfill every year. Lots of menstrual cups are currently on the market, but Saalt is a female-owned Certified B Corporation that has a mission of using 2% of its revenue to donate period care to communities in most need of menstrual health, education, and sustainability. Their menstrual cups and discs are made of 100% medical-grade silicone that can be worn for up to 12 hours while maintaining the body’s natural ph levels.

Founded by a mother on a mission with a passion for woman’s health globally, Modibodi is a leak-proof underwear brand that is innovative and values period equity. From after childbirth bladder leaks to those who menstruate, this underwear is a great sustainable option, and they provide a variety of designs and absorbency levels to choose from. What sets Modibodi’s products apart from other “period panty competitors” is that they have a biodegradable line that is 97% compostable. This means you only have to cut off the wasteband, leg elastic, and waterproof film area and then compost the rest!