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The image is of a person holding a sign that reads "No Business On A Dead Planet"

Why Social Entrepreneurship Matters Now More Th...

It’s time for all initiatives of all sizes to prioritize tackling social and environmental issues as their primary raison d’être.

Why Social Entrepreneurship Matters Now More Th...

It’s time for all initiatives of all sizes to prioritize tackling social and environmental issues as their primary raison d’être.

Photo of Ecko Aleck standing in front of water. We can see trees and the lower part of a mountain the background. Ecko is smiling at the camera. She has a red handprint on her face, and a red robe draped over her shoulders.

Re-Indigenizing Menstrual Health

We partnered with The Menstrual Health Hub to create a Decolonizing Menstrual Health interview series, in an effort to center Indigenous and Métis voices and vastly grow our collective understanding of menstrual...

Re-Indigenizing Menstrual Health

We partnered with The Menstrual Health Hub to create a Decolonizing Menstrual Health interview series, in an effort to center Indigenous and Métis voices and vastly grow our collective understanding of menstrual...

A photo from 1993 - Madeleine sits at a table displaying Lunapads products at an event.

The Lunapads/Aisle Backstory

A lot of people ask about the earliest points of inspiration for Lunapads (our company’s and product’s original name): where did the idea come from, back in the early 90s,...

The Lunapads/Aisle Backstory

A lot of people ask about the earliest points of inspiration for Lunapads (our company’s and product’s original name): where did the idea come from, back in the early 90s,...

Madeleine Shaw stands on a beach holding a copy of her book, The Greater Good. She is smiling at the camera.

Hey - I wrote a book!

Our Co-Founder Madeleine Shaw wrote a book! The Greater Good is both a source of inspiration and encouragement, and a practical resource for starting and running a successful project, business or nonprofit...

Hey - I wrote a book!

Our Co-Founder Madeleine Shaw wrote a book! The Greater Good is both a source of inspiration and encouragement, and a practical resource for starting and running a successful project, business or nonprofit...

A photo of an Aisle pad and menstrual cup on a chair. Overlaid are the following logos: Free Periods Canada Foundation, Aisle, the Mahwari Research Institute and Map The System Canada

Obstacles to Students Using Reusable Menstrual ...

What stops students from using more sustainable and/or reusable menstrual products, and how we can promote sustainability while reducing period poverty?

Obstacles to Students Using Reusable Menstrual ...

What stops students from using more sustainable and/or reusable menstrual products, and how we can promote sustainability while reducing period poverty?

An image of a painting on a wall. The painting depicts three people, seen from the neck up, their eyes covered with a red cloth. Photo by Vulvani – www.vulvani.com

Why We Need Better Menstrual Health Education

Stigma, shame & bullying -  these are the fruits of society’s decision to avoid talking about menstrual health.

Why We Need Better Menstrual Health Education

Stigma, shame & bullying -  these are the fruits of society’s decision to avoid talking about menstrual health.