McCarthy wonders why plastic tampon applicators are even necessary. "Why not just not use them? Because it's another plastic thing we don't need," she said. "Plastic just doesn't go away.

Still, between 3,000 and 3,500 tampons and applicators are found on the country's beaches annually, said Kate Le Souef, manager of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. She estimates that applicators ...

Environmental advocates would like to see plastic tampon applicators added to the list of items that could be banned in Canada by 2021. Earlier this week, the prime minister announced the Liberal ...

The concern is about the plastic applicators that are used to insert tampons. Close to 90 per cent sold are equipped with plastic instead of cardboard applicators.

British organic tampon company DAME has launched a reusable applicator, the D. The idea is you use, rinse and reuse the applicator, instead of throwing away countless plastic ones every month.

Would you use an eco-friendly reusable tampon applicator? The UK-based start-up Dame created one to use with its organic cotton, chemical-free tampons. Well+Good Creative PublishedFeb 28, 2018 ...

Absorbency, organic cotton, and applicators are important factors to keep in mind when shopping for tampons. Here's how to choose the best tampon brand for you.

Users insert applicator-less tampons using their fingertips to guide them in place. Compact applicators allow for smaller, more discreet, and environmentally friendly packaging.

The latest from Lola, which has been called the "Birchbox for tampons," prevents waste by never manufacturing the applicator in the first place. It's made of 100% organic cotton and looks like a ...

City is spending $75,000 to see if sewer system working properly, also appealing to residents to be careful about what they flush ...