Tampon Manufacturers: Stop Misleading Consumers About the "Flushability" of Tampons!

Many tampon manufacturers claim that their products are flushable. This is misleading to consumers. The Brunelle Flushability Test is used to determine whether a tampon can be considered flushable. To pass the test, a tampon is flushed, and if it passes the U-bend in the toilet, it is considered flushable. The problem is, this test ignores what happens after the tampon passes the U-bend. Tampons often get stuck in the remainder of the pipes after the U-bend. Tampons also do not biodegrade in septic tanks, either; they accumulate on the bottom.

Let's urge tampon manufacturers to remove the "flushable" label on their products and replace it with a label that explains to consumers how to dispose of their tampons correctly, in the trash.