Tampons, pads, period-tracking apps: a short history of a wasteful
By A Mystery Man Writer
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Disposable pads, tampons, period-tracking apps: the first two made their mark at the end of the 19th century, while apps are mainly a product of American big tech. All three embody an industry of throwaway products which, thanks to advertising technowashing, has crept into the most private corners of our…
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