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Manufacturers and industry groups argue that endocrine-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products are present at extremely low levels and do not compromise safety. (File Photo)
CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

What’s in your pad? Study sparks debate over chemical exposure in hygiene products

Manufacturers and industry groups argue that endocrine-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products are present at extremely low levels and do not compromise safety

  • Sheree Bega
9 min read
Soiled soil: Environmental and Rural Solutions is providing mothers in the Eastern Cape with a more environmentally friendly alternative to disposable nappies, which are a major source of pollution. Photo: Getty Images
NAPPIES

Taking the poo-lution out of nappies

An NGO is providing parents with reusable nappies made out of bamboo fibre to replace disposable ones

  • Lesego Chepape
4 min read