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  Hold "Give & Take Day" Events Nationwide

  ➢ Give and Take Days are a great way to reuse items that are too good to throw away but you just don’t have a use for them anymore – just bring along any reusable items between 11am and 1pm, then take away anything you want from 1pm to 4pm – it’s free! (you don’t have to bring something to take something). ➢ Example of what you can bring: household goods, pots/pans, books, CDs, DVDs, toys, bric-a-brac, bikes, plants, ...more »

  ➢ Give and Take Days are a great way to reuse items that are too good to throw away but you just don’t have a use for them anymore – just bring along any reusable items between 11am and 1pm, then take away anything you want from 1pm to 4pm – it’s free! (you don’t have to bring something to take something).

  ➢ Example of what you can bring: household goods, pots/pans, books, CDs, DVDs, toys, bric-a-brac, bikes, plants, kitchenware, garden tools, furniture (must be in good shape to be accepted), gently used clothes, etc.

  ➢ Examples of things that will not be accepted: electronics, TV’s, computer monitors, tires, HHW, etc. Note: In our community: Township residents can take electronics to the Township Recycling Center at no charge.

  ➢ You must provide your own vehicle for transporting items. There will be volunteers assisting and reviewing the items being dropped off.

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  Submitted by Close the Loop 1 year ago

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  Menstrual Cup - healthy and economical

  What is the Menstrual Cup? Originally developed in 1937, the menstrual cup is worn inside the vagina during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid directly. It is a cost-saving and eco-friendly alternative to menstrual pads or sanitary towels. Made of latex, silicone or TPE, the cup is reusable and designed to last for up to 10 years. How to use the Menstrual Cup Wash your hands well Insert the clean and folded cup ...more »

  What is the Menstrual Cup?

  Originally developed in 1937, the menstrual cup is worn inside the vagina during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid directly. It is a cost-saving and eco-friendly alternative to menstrual pads or sanitary towels. Made of latex, silicone or TPE, the cup is reusable and designed to last for up to 10 years.

  How to use the Menstrual Cup

  Wash your hands well

  Insert the clean and folded cup into the vagina

  Empty your Cup every 4-12 hours: wash your hands and remove the cup pulling it down

  Empty it, rinse it with water and reinsert it

  At the end of your menstruation place the cup in boiling water for a few minutes and store it in the storage bag.

  Why use a Menstrual Cup?

  • Avoid vaginal irritation and allergy

  Made of medical-grade silicone or TPE, a non-friendly environment for bacteria, the menstrual cup is perfect for women with a sensitve mucous.

  • Avoid dryness and vaginal yeast infection

  While tampons absorb menstrual fluid, the Cup collects it. This means that it does not interfere with your healthy vaginal environment.

  • Menstrual Cups have - in contrast to tampons - never been connected to the toxic shock syndrome

  TSS is a potentially fatal illness caused by a bacterial toxin in wounds or the vaginal mucosa.

  • The Menstrual Cup does not contain any absorbency gels, additives or perfumes.

  • The Menstrual Cup allows women to feel clean and secure

  Using the Menstrual Cup, no odour is released because the menstrual flow is not exposed to air.

  • Invisible and save protection

  Live without interruptions. The Cup can be worn continuously for up to 12 hours during any activity, including swimming, sports, and sleeping.

  • Recommended for women from the first period

  Menstrual Cups are available in several sizes, colors and designs.

  • Requires less changing

  The Menstrual Cup’s capacity to collect menstrual fluid is larger than the capacity of conventional products.

  • Perfect for travelling

  Save suitcase space and never get caught short.

  • Protects the environment

  In a ten year span, a woman will use 3,250 tampons or sanitary pads - or just one menstrual cup.

  • The Menstrual Cup is a cost saving alternative to conventional menstrual products.

  In a ten year span, a woman will spend 300 dollars using conventional menstrual products.

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  Submitted by miriam.perez.vega 1 year ago

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