What makes our HERA sponges particularly sustainable?
Certified divers
The sponges are harvested by hand by certified divers in controlled waters. This protects the marine fauna and preserves a centuries-old tradition.
Sustainable harvest
Only a portion of the sponge is harvested. Studies show that in harvested areas the sponge population actually increases. In addition, the sponges have amazing regenerative abilities, as the natural tides and currents absorb sponge parts and allow them to grow again in new places.
Harvest breaks
Strict harvest breaks of several months are observed to ensure complete regeneration of the menstrual sponges.
Zero Waste Period:
Our menstrual sponges come from a traditional Greek family business in the third generation. The natural sponges are harvested sustainably and carefully by specialised divers at depths of 100 metres in the Mediterranean. They only remove a part of the sponge to ensure healthy regrowth within a few months. By strictly observing harvest breaks, we ensure the protection of natural stocks and take care not to disturb the marine ecology. After careful harvesting, our sponges remain natural and are intensively cleaned to guarantee their unadulterated purity.
Choosing a menstrual sponge enables a zero-waste period: it is biodegradable, requires minimal resources to produce and avoids continuous waste, unlike disposable products. This makes the natural sponge one of the most environmentally friendly alternatives to tampons and the like.
Zero Waste Period:
Our menstrual sponges come from a traditional Greek family business in the third generation. The natural sponges are harvested sustainably and carefully by specialised divers at depths of 100 metres in the Mediterranean. They only remove a part of the sponge to ensure healthy regrowth within a few months. By strictly observing harvest breaks, we ensure the protection of natural stocks and take care not to disturb the marine ecology. After careful harvesting, our sponges remain natural and are intensively cleaned to guarantee their unadulterated purity.
Choosing a menstrual sponge enables a zero-waste period: it is biodegradable, requires minimal resources to produce and avoids continuous waste, unlike disposable products. This makes the natural sponge one of the most environmentally friendly alternatives to tampons and the like.
- Cycle without waste
- Marine habitats remain undisturbed
- Sponges regenerate in a few months
- Greek family business as supplier
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about our menstrual sponges:
How much more sustainable is the HERA sponge compared to other products?
How much more sustainable is the HERA sponge compared to other products?
The HERA sponge is significantly more sustainable than many conventional menstrual products. It grows naturally in the sea, requires hardly any resources to produce and creates a waste-free cycle. In contrast, many other products require resources to produce and package and generate an extremely large amount of waste after use.
How much waste can I save per year with the HERA sponge compared to tampons and sanitary pads?
How much waste can I save per year with the HERA sponge compared to tampons and sanitary pads?
On average, a woman uses 250 to 300 tampons or pads per year. With a lifespan of up to 3 months per HERA sponge, you would only need about 12 sponges per year. This means you can avoid the waste of around 250-300 disposable products annually.
How many single-use products are used in the EU every year?
How many single-use products are used in the EU every year?
In the EU alone, over 50 billion tampons, sanitary pads and panty liners are used and thrown away every year.
Why are conventional menstrual products not sustainable?
Why are conventional menstrual products not sustainable?
Regular period products have a high synthetic content. Tampons and pads can be made up of up to 90% synthetic materials, including rayon (a type of viscose), superabsorbent polymers and plastics.
Due to the plastic content (in the product itself, as an applicator or as packaging) it can take up to 500 years for them to decompose.
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