But where are the Menstrual Care Products? These checklists typically ignore an essential item for women – menstrual care products. Let's consider statistics from a nationwide survey of women aged 18 to 54 commissioned by the non-profit organization Free the Tampons.

• 86% of women reported that their periods unexpectedly started when they were out in public without the necessary supplies.
• 79% of respondents said they had to make a makeshift substitute for toilet paper or paper towels.
• 48% said they had used a tampon/pad dispenser in a public restroom to obtain their supplies.
• Only 8% reported that these dispensers in public restrooms work all the time.

Women deserve better. It's time to prioritize having reliable and fully stocked menstrual product dispensers in all public restrooms.

Without access to menstrual products, women and girls may resort to unsafe alternatives or overuse available products, leading to serious health risks like infections and toxic shock syndrome.

Providing reliable, well-stocked dispensers and hygienic disposal options offers peace of mind and ensures everyone is prepared for unexpected periods.

A Growing Global Movement

The push for accessible menstrual care products is gaining momentum worldwide. Scotland was the first to offer free menstrual products to all students in 2018, followed by the Period Products Act in 2020. The U.K. eliminated the 5% VAT on sanitary products in 2021.

In the U.S., over 30 states and D.C. have enacted laws to increase access to menstrual supplies, requiring them in public school restrooms and, in some cases, other public spaces like government buildings and shelters. New Jersey is among the latest to mandate these products in all school bathrooms. A

Wave of Change Presents Massive Opportunity

Eliminate the guesswork and offer your customers a complete Menstrual Care Program. We carry a full selection of menstrual care dispensers, vending products, and sanitary disposal systems. These attractive dispensers are as integral to a well-appointed public restroom as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.

Our Optimal System is a 1-2-3 system consisting of a choice of dispenser, vended products, and sanitary disposal method.

Menstrual Care Dispensers

Hospeco Brands' innovative ADA-compliant no-touch or push-button dispensers make menstrual products safe and accessible to all women. Also, offer girls and women these necessary products to accommodate smaller restrooms with the compact Evogen® Mini No-Touch Menstrual Care Product Dispenser (EVNT4 Series). It is just 17.25″ high x 10.75″ wide x 6.5″ deep, yet it has all the same innovative features as its larger cousin.

Vended Menstrual Care Products

Our vended products include cardboard applicator tampons, plastic applicator tampons, organic cotton-top maxi pads, and ultra-thin maxi pads.

Sanitary Menstrual Care Disposal Systems

With no sanitary and safe way to dispose of used menstrual products, women have no choice but to wrap them in layers of toilet paper or throw them into the trash unwrapped. Or, even worse, they may flush them down the toilet, which frequently leads to plumbing problems. Provide customers with their choice of sanitary disposal systems, alongside dispensers and vended menstrual products.

The Scensibles® Hygienic Disposal System is one answer to this persistent problem. The Scensibles® system eliminates unpleasant odors by keeping waste out of view and minimizing custodial staff's exposure to potentially harmful pathogens and germs. It also helps reduce costly plumbing repairs. The Scensibles® system can be used alone or with existing waste receptacles in bathroom stalls.

Don Sullivan, manager of custodial services for the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, is one of Hospeco's satisfied customers.

"The Scensibles® System has worked wonderfully for us," Sullivan said. "It's one of the best things we've done to improve restroom appearance, odor control, and assurance of proper disposal."

Menstrual care supplies are a necessity, not a luxury. Period. An opportunity exists to remove the mystery of choosing from a sea of period products and present your customers with an all-in-one Menstrual Care System.