Sustainability

Lil‑Lets tampons are made using carefully selected, safety‑tested materials. Every material we use has been extensively tested over time to ensure it is safe and suitable for period care.

We believe period products should include everything you need and nothing you don’t, which is why we’re committed to ingredient transparency.

Our core range of tampons are made from viscose (a material derived from trees), and our organic tampon range is made with 100% cotton.

If you’d like to know more, you can explore the full structure of our products and what’s in them, so you can feel confident about what you’re using during your period.

What's In Our Products

Lil‑Lets is committed to helping people make informed choices about their period care. Our non‑applicator tampons offer the same absorbency and performance as applicator tampons, while containing up to 96% less plastic than leading compact applicator tampon brands.

Whilst currently some of our products may contain small amounts of plastic, such as our core tampon range, which includes a soft non‑woven cover. We’re continually working to reduce plastic use across our range wherever possible.

Our organic tampon range is 100% plastic‑free, made entirely from cotton with no non‑woven cover.

Yes. Lil‑Lets is committed to cruelty‑free practices and high ethical standards across all our period‑care products. We can confirm that no animal testing is carried out or commissioned during the manufacture or development of Lil‑Lets products by Lil‑Lets UK Limited, or on our behalf.

Our focus is on creating period care that is safe, responsible, and thoughtfully made, without the use of animal testing at any stage.

At Lil‑Lets, our purpose is to inspire and empower people with periods to choose what works for them, while recognising our social and environmental responsibility. We believe sustainability isn’t about big future promises, but about acting with integrity, care, and understanding, now and for the long term.

Rather than setting a distant end goal, we focus on continuous improvement. Sustainability is a journey, not a finish line, so we take a “small but real steps” approach, knowing that meaningful change is built over time through consistent action and innovation.

Our efforts focus on Our People, Our Planet, and Our Communities. This includes supporting employee wellbeing, growth, diversity and inclusion, alongside reducing our environmental impact through responsible sourcing, plastic reduction, improved packaging, recyclable materials, and clearer disposal guidance. These actions help us move toward a more sustainable future, one step at a time.

Product transparency is just as important to us as it is to you. That’s why we have a dedicated “What’s In Our Products?” section, where you can clearly see the materials used in our pads, tampons, and other period‑care products, so you can make informed, confident choices.

What's In Our Products?

Yes. Lil‑Lets offers a range of lower‑plastic period‑care options, including non‑applicator tampons and organic ranges, designed to help reduce plastic use. We also provide reusable solutions, such as menstrual cups, for those looking to cut down on single‑use products altogether.

Alongside our product choices, we’re committed to educating consumers about responsible disposal, with clear guidance on our packaging and online. By giving people the information and options they need, Lil‑Lets helps support more thoughtful, lower‑waste period care, without compromising on comfort or protection.

Lil‑Lets is committed to creating period‑care products that are made with care for people, animals, and the planet. All Lil‑Lets products are cruelty‑free, with no animal testing carried out or commissioned during their manufacture or development. Any testing is conducted using in‑vitro laboratory methods or willing human volunteers, and our full range contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it vegan‑friendly.

In addition, our certified organic cotton range meets the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which supports environmentally and socially responsible practices throughout the supply chain. Combined with our ongoing efforts to improve sustainability, this helps ensure Lil‑Lets products are a more responsible choice for period care.

Lil‑Lets cardboard applicator tampons use a smooth, biodegradable cardboard applicator, making them a more eco‑friendly option than plastic applicators. While cardboard can break down naturally, used applicators are classed as sanitary waste, which means they cannot be recycled through household recycling systems due to hygiene regulations.

We always recommend disposing of used tampons and applicators in the bin, and never flushing them, to help protect plumbing systems and the environment.