Women’s participation in sports has seen remarkable progress over the years, yet significant barriers still remain. Despite the many benefits of sports, ranging from physical fitness to mental well-being, numerous challenges hinder women’s full and active engagement in sports activities. Issues such as period stigma, dealing with your period during sports, the availability of menstrual… Continue reading Empowering Women: Breaking Barriers in Sports
Sanitary bins are often overlooked but can vary significantly in size, design and capacity. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing the right sanitary bin.
We are pleased to announce that The Bidvest Group has entered into a conditional agreement to purchase Citron Hygiene subject to regulatory approval. Citron Hygiene is a growing provider of washroom hygiene services in the UK, Canada, and the USA. Bidvest, a global leader in facilities services, is a prominent South African corporation with over… Continue reading Citron Hygiene to be acquired by global services company Bidvest.
As we approach Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28th, it’s crucial to recognise the significance of this day and reflect on what a period-friendly world looks like. This year’s theme, “Period Friendly World,” prompts us to envision a society where menstruation is not a barrier to equality, health, and dignity. At Citron Hygiene we’re committed… Continue reading What Does a Period-Friendly World Look Like?
Disposing of sanitary waste correctly is an essential part of managing your washroom facilities. Enlisting the right provider for sanitary waste disposal services is also important, to ensure that infection control and hygiene measures are followed, and waste is collected and disposed of correctly. At Citron Hygiene, we are proud to offer a variety of… Continue reading All You Need to Know About a Sanitary Waste Disposal Service
For centuries, the subject of menstruation has been and still is, taboo. Whilst in recent years some societies have made positive steps towards raising awareness, there is still a way to go, and barriers to break down. In this blog, we are delving into the data and by doing so, we are hoping to contribute… Continue reading Period Stigma Facts & Figures
More than 1.8 billion people menstruate every month worldwide, meaning the use of environmentally-friendly and responsible menstrual products is more important than ever. In this blog, we will discuss the meaning of sustainable menstruation, the challenges of period product disposal in the modern day and how we can encourage more sustainable menstrual disposal practices. What… Continue reading What is Sustainable Menstruation?
If someone were to ask you how much a period costs, you’d say it costs the price of a pack of tampons or pads. However, managing a period goes well beyond the costs of period products, and the costs involved can all contribute to period poverty, an issue that is affecting increasing numbers of people.… Continue reading The True Costs of Periods
The BBC recently published an article discussing the story of a young girl who was forced to take an exam, leaking in her own blood, due to difficulty accessing products to manage her period at school. With the BBC article stating that 40% of pupils lack access to free period products in school, we take… Continue reading Gatekeeping Period Products in Schools – Our Response to the BBC
With more than 500 million women and girls across the world lacking access to the facilities they need to manage their periods, taking action to achieve menstrual equity is vitally important. Today we compare period dignity research in the United Kingdom vs North America and identify ways that we can work together to tackle period… Continue reading Sentiments About Period Poverty Between Regions
