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Episode: IAM2425 - Founder and Eco-Warrior Creates Sustainable and Chlorine-Free Period Products
Description: Susie Hewson established Natracare, a brand that manufactures organic and environmentally-conscious period care products.Â
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Susie is recognized for her environmental activism and has been awarded numerous accolades, including an MBE from King Charles III for her work in women's health and the environment.
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In the late '80s, Susie was motivated by the harmful chemicals used in conventional period care products.Â
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Her company’s mission was to create products that were free from chlorine bleach, plastic, and other toxic materials, focusing instead on biodegradable and eco-friendly solutions.
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Susie highlights the importance of community connection, noting how COVID-19 reminded people of the impo...