Organic Cotton Pads (36-Count)

Name: Organic Cotton Pads (36-Count)
Brand: Cora

PFR Grade

Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use

100% organic cotton top layer. No synthetic fragrances, no chlorine bleaching. Cora is a leader in organic feminine care. Available at Target.

PFR Approved

36-count organic cotton pads. 100% organic cotton top layer. No synthetic fragrances, no chlorine bleaching. Available at Target.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

$10See Safer Alternatives in Feminine Care

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional tampons and pads contain pesticide residues (cotton is one of the most heavily pesticide-treated crops), dioxins from chlorine bleaching, and synthetic fragrances. The vaginal mucosa is one of the most absorptive surfaces in the body.

Synthetic Plastic Content

20%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Cora's organic cotton pads have a 100% organic cotton top layer — no synthetic fragrances, no chlorine bleaching. Available at Target, making organic feminine care accessible at a mainstream price point.