News — Green

Superdrug has removed all plastic applicators from its own-brand tampons, which will save around 418kg of plastic waste each year. The move is the result of tireless campaigning by environmental activist Ella Daish, who started the #EndPeriodPlastic movement. Daish has joined forces with the retail giant, whose own-brand tampons will now use cardboard, or be applicator-free.  “It is crucial that retailers make changes like this to stop unnecessary plastic at source,” said Daish. “I’m thrilled Superdrug have taken these progressive steps and hope to see other manufacturers move forward in this way.” The move from Superdrug follows similar announcements from Sainsbury’s...