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These biodegradable tampons are made from seaweed.

Video. This German start-up makes biodegradable tampons from seaweed

Updated: 09/03/2024 - 1:13 GMT+1

Plastic period products are the fifth most common single-use plastic item discovered on European beaches, higher than plastic cups and straws.

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