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UPDATED: April 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM EDT Colorful mosaics crafted from seashells, pens, tampon applicators, lighters and other ocean plastics are on display at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art.

Plus, the applicators are free of bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA — a “forever chemical” linked to a range of health problems, including hormone disruption, diabetes, asthma and cancer.

According to the study, this is likely due to the application of natural fertilisers in organic cotton fields. The 24 analysed tampon products and brands were not named in the study.

These tampons are made without chlorine bleach, latex, parabens, perfumes, dyes, or man-made materials. They are made of 100% organic cotton, and come with a 90% plant-based applicator.

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One way to mitigate a single-use tampon’s environmental impact is to opt for tampons without applicators, which are responsible for a significant share of the environmental effects.

Go organic, period. We put 14 organic tampon brands to the test — 6 made the cut. If you're a tampon user, it's estimated that you'll go through about 11,000 of them in your lifetime — and many of ...