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sustainability

 

sustainability at every level

At Herbox, sustainability is not a sidetrack, it is our core. From product design to production, partnerships, and logistics, we ensure that every step makes a difference. Less climate impact, more community benefit.

Alt-text: Linn Rosenqvist, grundare av Herbox.

Sustainability requires more than just will; it requires structure. Herbox is part of the solution, where take-back, renovation, and reuse are built-in from the start.

 

Linn Rosenqvist, co-founder Herbox

Material choices with the future in focus

Organic menstrual products

Made from 100% organic cotton, free from plastic, perfume, and chemicals. Certified by GOTS, ICEA, SOF, OEKO-TEX, and Dermatest.

Recycled material

We offer machines made from recycled materials to protect the earth's resources. With our circular solution, we renovate, reuse, and upgrade dispensers to extend the lifespan of the material and minimize waste.

Swedish production

Our machines are manufactured in Sweden. This means shorter transport times, safer working conditions, and higher quality.

Rosa mensskyddsautomater i produktion hos Herbox fabrik i Mölndal, tillverkade av återvunnen plast

a circular solution - from idea to installation

Our dispensers are built to last - but also to be recyclable. We complete the circle by:

  • Taking back old units
  • Renovating, reusing, upgrading
  • Extending lifespan, minimizing waste

we contribute to the UN's global goals

Herbox is more than a product, it is a tool for change. Our work focuses
particularly on two of the UN's goals:

SDG 3 icon: Good Health and Well-being, white heart and heartbeat line on green background.

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Menstruation should never be an obstacle to full participation in education, work, or leisure.

By providing free menstrual products in public spaces, we reduce structural barriers and create conditions for actual gender equality. We strive to make access to menstrual products as obvious as access to toilet paper – a concrete change that makes a difference every day.

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Access to menstrual products is a fundamental health issue.
Herbox contributes to better physical and mental health by making menstrual products available where they are needed most – in schools, workplaces, and public environments.

When menstruating individuals do not have to worry about lacking protection, stress, shame, and absenteeism decrease, which improves both well-being and participation in society.

Number 5 Gender Equality icon on red background.

Our certificates

ISO

Herbox automates are manufactured in factories certified according to ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environment). The certifications ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable production from start to finish.

GOTS

Global Organic Textile Standard is a global certification with recognized requirements for organic textiles. From the harvesting of raw materials, to environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing to labeling.

ICEA

ICEA certifies everyone who works to improve the economic, social, and environmental performance of businesses, and especially the entrepreneurs who are developing their companies for a better future.

SOF

Seal of Cotton helps consumers quickly recognize products that contain cotton, the preferred fiber for textiles.

OEKO-TEX

OEKO-TEX is one of the world's most well-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. The certification ensures that the product is safe for the skin and free from hazardous chemicals.

DERMATEST

Dermatest is an independent dermatological institute in Germany that conducts clinical tests on skin-friendliness. A product with Dermatest certification has undergone thorough testing and has been deemed safe for direct use on the skin.

collaborations for social sustainability

We support Kvinna till Kvinna - for a more equal and peaceful world

At Herbox, we want to contribute to real social change, not only in Sweden but also globally. That is why, since our founding in 2021, we have chosen to donate 1% of our profit to the women's rights organization Kvinna till Kvinna.

Kvinna till Kvinna collaborates with over 100 local partner organizations in about 20 war- and conflict-affected countries. Together, they work to strengthen women's rights by providing more women access to safety, education, healthcare, and the opportunity to influence their lives and communities.

In many parts of the world, women are harder hit by poverty, violence, and insecurity. They have poorer access to healthcare, including sexual and reproductive health, and risk being excluded from both education and influence. Through the efforts of Kvinna till Kvinna, women's living conditions are changed, more receive legal assistance, protection, and the opportunity to build a safer future for themselves and their children.

We at Herbox are proud to be a part of this important work. 86% of Kvinna till Kvinna's revenue goes directly to the organization's purpose. The organization is a member of Giva Sverige and is monitored by Svensk Insamlingskontroll, which ensures that our contributions are used in an ethical and responsible manner.

Supporting women is supporting the future. Together we make a difference - one percent at a time.

 

Tre kvinnor i samtal i grönskande miljö i Rwanda, symbol för Herbox sociala hållbarhetsarbete
Hanna och Linn från Herbox står tillsammans med Svenska Fotbollförbundet och en rosa mensskyddsautomat på en fotbollsplan, ett initiativ för att tillgängliggöra gratis mensskydd inom idrotten

Swedish Football Association: All Days

In 2023, Herbox is a proud partner of the Swedish Football Association's initiative "All Days", a campaign aimed at breaking the taboos surrounding menstruation in football and ensuring that girls and women have the same opportunities as men to practice their sport - every day of the month.

The initiative is based on research and a national survey from 2021 which shows that half of young girls are negatively affected by menstruation in connection with their sports. Therefore, the association has developed educational materials aimed at coaches, leaders, and players to increase knowledge and create a safer environment.

This is how we contribute:
Through the campaign, hundreds of sports clubs in Sweden have been equipped with Herbox dispensers and eco-friendly menstrual products so that no player has to sit on the sidelines because of their menstruation.

Our role in "All Days" is to make access to menstrual products as obvious as other hygiene equipment in clubhouses and sports facilities. It is an important piece of the puzzle in normalizing the topic and ensuring equal opportunities - both on and off the field.

 

Sparbanken Alingsås: Security for young people

Together with Sparbanken Alingsås, Herbox is running an initiative to strengthen equality and safety within the local association life.

With support from Sparbanken Alingsås, Herbox enables an initiative to strengthen equality within the association life. Thanks to the bank's funding, girls' and women's teams in Alingsås and surrounding areas receive free starter kits with Herbox and eco-friendly menstrual products.

The goal is to ensure that no young person should have to abstain from training, competition, or community because of a lack of menstrual products. This is a concrete effort to make menstruation a non-issue in sports and to provide everyone with the same opportunities to participate, develop, and feel good.

The initiative is based on a shared belief in the importance of preventive measures and long-term societal benefits, where sponsorship has a real impact on people's daily lives. Associations have been able to apply for starter packages through Sparbank's website, and the interest has been great from day one!

The collaboration with Sparbanken Alingsås is a shining example of how local engagement and social innovation can meet to create real change where it is needed the most.

Två medarbetare från Sparbanken Alingsås står på kontor, en man håller i en rosa Herbox-automat i återvunnen plast och en kvinna visar förpackningar med tamponger och bindor från Herbox

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