Bridgend County Borough Council, GB addresses period poverty with menstrual product subscriptions

Bridgend County Borough Council, GB Period Product Subs

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Borough officials sought a sustainable solution to the lack of period product access in schools and public places. Residents aged 24 and under can request free subscriptions through council partner Grace & Green. Subscription boxes can be delivered to home addresses or picked up at local collection points. The company also maintains stands with free products in select locations. Grace & Green products are organic and biodegradable for lower impacts on the environment than plastic products.

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Bridgend County Borough Council, GB

Unitary authority in Wales

United Kingdom

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Free menstrual products subscription - Bridgend CBC

The free period subscription programme aims to address the issue of period poverty, ensuring that individuals facing financial hardships have access to essential menstrual products, and removing any barriers to accessing education.

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The launch of free period subscriptions for all young women in the area - Bridgend CBC

Bridgend County Borough Council is launching a trailblazing period dignity initiative to provide free period subscriptions to young women in the area who need them.

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