Eco Friendly Periods: Reusable Menstrual Products Webinar

Next date: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 | 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM

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This webinar suits those who want zero-waste periods but are unsure how to take the next step. Everyone is welcome.

The presentation will comprehensively cover:

  • washable cloth pads
  • menstrual discs and cups
  • absorbent period underwear
  • how to wash and care for each product
  • which reusable product may suit your needs.

This session is LGBTIQA+ inclusive, with no gendered language used. All ages and families are encouraged to attend.

Maroondah attendees may receive a voucher to purchase their own reusable menstrual product.

Event details

  • Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026
  • Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
  • Venue: Online webinar (Zoom)
  • Presenter: Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings are essential

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About the presenter

Elana is the owner of Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne and its active Facebook community group. She is passionate about reducing the environmental impact of households, but also understands the pressures of modern life and balancing work and children. Elana lives a minimalist and low waste lifestyle. She has been a user of reusable period products for the past 10 years, and has two young children who spent a combined 5 years in cloth nappies.

Since 2017, Elana has presented in-person and online educational workshops at a number of Council events and festivals. Elana is a member of, and has completed training courses with, the Continence Foundation of Australia.

More information about this event

For more information please contact Council's Waste Education Officer on 03 9294 5529 or email waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

This event is hosted by Maroondah City Council in partnership with Knox City Council, Whitehorse City Council, City of Stonnington and Hume City Council.

Eco Friendly Period partners

Other Waste and Sustainability events

Council offers a range of free waste education initiatives including waste minimisation and recycling workshops, composting workshops, online webinars, waste and recycling competitions, and educational presentations for schools and community groups.

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When

  • Wednesday, 05 August 2026 | 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Location

Online via Zoom

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Event summary

Cost

Free

Contact

Maroondah City Council - Waste Services
03 9294 5529
waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au

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