Ruth Pads for Organizations

Did you know?

1 in 3

1 in 3 Canadian menstruators under the age of 25 struggle to afford menstrual products.

86%

86% of menstruators started their period unexpectedly in public without having the supplies they need.

90% Plastic

Traditional period products are made with up to 90% plastic.

Ruth makes period accessibility eco-friendly
Ruth pads are biodegradable, 93% plant-based, and conveniently disposable. Create an inclusive and sustainable space by offering free Ruth pads at your workplace, organization, or municipality. When companies offer menstrual products at their workplace, menstruators feel like their needs are being cared for. Free menstrual pads and period care products signal that a company cares for their employees’ health, comfort, and well-being. The peace of mind from free period products can translate into higher employee satisfaction and productivity.

Our materials
Ruth pads are made from 93% renewable, bio-based materials, including kenaf, bamboo, and starch based bioplastic.
Kenaf Fibre
Kenaf fibre production has a carbon footprint 5.3x less than cotton and a water footprint nearly 3x smaller than cotton.
Starch-based Bioplastic
Renewable materials that require less greenhouse gas emissions to produce than regular plastic (polyethylene and polypropylene).
Ruth pads are perfect for
Workplace offices
Coworking spaces
Malls
Municipalities
Schools
Hotels
Don’t see your organization type here? Reach out and we’d love to see whether we could work together.

How to Order
1. Fill out a menstrual product quote request form. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions: hello@getruth.ca

2. Once we receive your form, we will be in touch via email to arrange a quick call to understand your needs.

3. We chat, we discuss your period product needs, we get excited! We’ll then curate a custom quote and package to suit your organization’s needs.

FAQ

Traditional pads are 90% plastic and 10% cotton, containing the same amount of plastic as 4 plastic bags in a single menstrual pad. Ruth pads are made from 93% renewable, bio-based materials, including kenaf fibre, bamboo fibre, cellulose, and starch based bioplastic.

Kenaf is renewable, eco-friendly, energy and resource efficient, high quality fibre. Kenaf fibre production has a carbon footprint 5.3x less than cotton and a water footprint nearly 3x smaller than cotton.

We currently have our pads manufactured in India because the natural fibres used in our products are sourced there locally.

Not at the moment, but if you would like dispenser-compatible packaging, we’re open to a conversation!