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Plastic-Free Rating
Feminine Care
Mainstream Brand
Feminine Care·Seventh Generation

Organic Cotton Tampons Regular

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
100% organic cotton. No chlorine bleaching no synthetic fragrances no dioxins. Plastic applicator is a drawback.
PFR Recommended

Organic cotton tampons. No chlorine bleaching no synthetic fragrances. Plastic applicator.

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
8
Packaging
5
Transparency
8
Durability
6

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

Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional menstrual products contain pesticide residues, synthetic fragrances, dioxins from bleaching, and plastic components in contact with sensitive mucous membranes.

Synthetic Plastic Content
40%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Seventh Generation organic cotton tampons avoid chlorine bleaching synthetic fragrances and dioxins. The plastic applicator is a drawback consider applicator-free or cardboard applicator options.

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