Name: Caroline P.
Age: 32
Hometown: Vienna, VA
Current location: Mayumba, Gabon
Occupation: ecologist
Interests: plants and animals, growing vegetables, upcycling, seeking out and cooking ‘slow food’, any excuse to get outside, dabbling in soccer and squash
Dreams: a long distance sail and a long distance horseback ride
How long have you used reusable menstrual products?: Glad Rags since 2005, added the MoonCup in 2007
Reason for making the switch to reusables: I couldn't bear the thought of the trash I was generating....and I can't believe I went so long before I switched.  As others report, my relationship to my period has become less resentful since switching.
Funny anecdotes, deep thoughts, or anything else you’d like to share: My work with the Wildlife Conservation Society often takes me to remote villages or out camping, often with teams that are entirely male and where you'd be hard pressed to find a bathroom, trash can or convenience store, but you can always find a private place and wash water-often with an incredible view. My reusables make these experiences smooth, stress-free and waste free, which they definitely wouldn't be if I was still using disposables!