Grace & Green

Last year, our impact on both environment and period dignity was huge, all thanks to you. ↘︎ Our mission is to delivery dignity for all and we are proud to continue to make access to safe, sustainable period products a basic right. And this past year has been an exciting one at Grace & Green as we became B Corp certified with the highest score in organic period care globally, reflecting our dedication to sustainable and ethical business practices. Because period care is for every body – without exception, without compromise.

The period care revolution starts with going (Grace & Green) green. When it comes to caring for your students or employees, why not go the extra mile with world-leading sustainable period care that's: 🌿 Always organic - made with 100% certified cotton and bamboo 🌍 Planet friendly - products wrapped around paper or biodegradable plant starch 🩸 Non-toxic - free from chlorine bleaches, pesticides and other synthetic materials ♻️ Made with biodegradable materials - so, unlike conventional period products, they don't hang around the environment

We’re bringing universities together from across the UK for a free, collaborative event dedicated to tackling period poverty and promoting menstrual equity on campus and beyond. Hear from: 🔹 Professor Chris Denning – Stem Cell Biology Professor & Founder of Project Period at University of Nottingham, will be sharing the inspiring journey behind England’s largest free period product scheme. Learn how Project Period was launched, how they gained university-wide support, and the positive effects on student well-being. 🔹 Ashlea Mallett – Head of Sustainability at University College Birmingham and a passionate advocate for menstrual health, will discuss sustainable period product choices on campus and practical ways to integrate eco-friendly practices into university programs. 📣 Student voices - Hear directly from current university students about their experiences on campus. Plus our community members from University of Cambridge, BPP University, Royal Holloway, University of London, SOAS University of London, The University of Manchester, University of Newcastle and many more who are joining us to watch, learn, and collaborate. Whether you're just starting a period dignity scheme, enhancing current efforts, or simply wanting to connect with fellow advocates, this is your chance to collaborate, exchange ideas, and drive real change. Join us on Thursday 7th November for a virtual lunchtime session. We have 25 spots left so sign up now to make sure you can join us - link in the comments 🔗

Offering free period products at school does way more than just provide "supplies "↘︎ ✅ It means students don’t have to skip class when they’re on their period, helping them stay on track with their learning. ✅ It gives them the confidence to focus on school instead of worrying about leaks or not having what they need. Want to make a real difference in students’ lives? Get in touch with our team to become a Period Dignity Partner and ensure that no one’s education is interrupted by their period 📧 https://lnkd.in/eRqZjJ-B

Don’t let ignorance cost you your best people ↘︎ The true cost of ignoring menstrual health care in the workplace? Losing some of your most valuable employees. When employees feel unsupported during their periods, it impacts their wellbeing, job satisfaction and long-term retention. Our Period Dignity Scheme makes it easy to create a more inclusive, supportive work environment with small but powerful changes. By prioritising menstrual health care, you’ll not only show that you value your team’s health but also ensure you’re keeping top talent in-house. Get in touch with our team to create a culture where everyone can thrive, no matter the time of month 📧 https://lnkd.in/eRqZjJ-B

Menstrual pain is a valid reason to take time off, period. But the truth is, many employees feel like they can't be honest about being in pain during their period. In fact, 45% of menstruators don’t tell their managers when they need to miss work because they’re afraid it’ll be dismissed as "no big deal." Workplaces need to step up and create a safe space where people can express how they’re feeling without fear of being judged or brushed off. No one should have to come up with a “better” excuse to leave work when they’re unwell and feeling sick should be enough of a reason to be allowed to work remotely.

A powerful evening of periods, health and climate justice. The Grace & Green team had the amazing opportunity to join an inspiring event for Environmenstrual Week, hosted by Wen (Women's Environmental Network). We showcased our range of organic and reusable period products and shared our mission for period equity and dignity for all. We also had the opportunity to listen to an eye-opening panel discussion on period equity. One of the highlights was learning from Hon. VERGE Tania about an incredible initiative in Catalonia, where the government has funded reusable period products for all menstruating people, showcasing how such change is possible on a larger scale. The discussion also covered the hidden health risks associated with harmful chemicals in period care products and tackling period poverty, with insights from notable guest speakers including Natalie Bennett , Ms (Dr) Karen Joash and Dr Maria Tomlinson

Visiting Procurex Scotland 2024? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Come say hi and chat about ethical period care. 📍Stand 18 - Grace & Green Finally convinced the team to let me order some t shirts too so now I never have to think about what to wear to an event again 😅 #procurexscotland #procurexscotland2024

On the road, spreading the word on period equity 🎤 It’s been a whirlwind couple of months for Grace & Green, packed with incredible events and opportunities to promote sustainable periods and dignity for all. My highlights: 🌱 Planet Organic: We launched across all Planet Organic Ltd stores, with the team sampling at nine locations during Organic September. Really proud seeing our stunning new packaging on shelf for the first time! 🐎 Lloyds Banking Group: I joined their sustainability event, sharing reusable options while learning about the bank's efforts in sustainability. Just 5% of people with periods have taken the plunge into reusables so events like this are essential to promoting a sustainable future. 🌍 HSBC: At their sustainability fair, we promoted eco-friendly alternatives for everyday products. 🚀 Breaking Boundaries: I had the privilege to speak at Gather Round , discussing how breaking period stigma can drive societal change. 🥋 University of Cambridge Sports Fair: Launched our new on-the-go period kits, perfect for teams needing accessible period care at matches. Also I discovered two new sports I had never even heard of, pls look up kabaddi if you don't know it. 👩💻Webinars: Connecting and sharing experiences with 50+ clients about living (and working) with chronic menstrual conditions and how they can support their employees with Hannah Jones. 🧘♀️ World Menopause Day: I attended two inspiring events, hearing from Hazel Hayden from Bristol Menopause at both Clockwise Offices and Clifton College. There’s so much more to come! Next up, an exciting panel talk tonight at Amnesty International UK with the Women's Environmental Network (WEN), plus I will be hosting a training session for University College Birmingham tomorrow. TLDR: I am tired but thankful that G&G is getting so much fab recognition ✨

Menstrual health is so much more than a hashtag. It’s great to see people talking about menstrual health, but let’s be honest, if we were truly having authentic conversations about it (and putting the right amount of research and funding behind it), we wouldn’t need these awareness days in the first place. Menstrual health isn’t something to cross off your to-do list or slap a hashtag on for a bit of engagement, it’s a real issue impacting millions of people every single day. Though these awareness days are now behind us, let’s be sure to use these next year to push for real change – not just conversations, but investment, research and solutions that truly make a difference.