Herbox provides businesses and schools with dispensers filled with organic cotton menstrual products, ensuring convenient and readily available access to period care. By offering these dispensers, Herbox aims to foster more inclusive and gender-equal environments in various organizations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many businesses and schools lack convenient and readily available access to menstrual products, leading to potential discomfort, stress, and inequality for individuals who menstruate. This absence can negatively impact productivity, attendance, and overall well-being in these environments.
Solution
Herbox provides businesses, organizations, and schools with dispensers filled with 100% organic cotton menstrual products through a subscription service. These dispensers offer a simple and sustainable solution for providing convenient access to menstrual care, promoting inclusivity and gender equality. The dispensers are mechanical, requiring no electricity or batteries, and feature a time-delay mechanism to prevent product waste. Herbox aims to normalize access to menstrual products, making them as readily available as other essential hygiene items like toilet paper and soap.
Target Audience
Herbox primarily targets businesses, schools, organizations, and public institutions seeking to provide readily available menstrual products and foster a more inclusive and equitable environment.
Features
- Dispensers available for tampons, pads, and panty liners, allowing for customized combinations to suit specific needs
- Products made from 100% certified organic cotton, free from chemicals, perfumes, and plastics
- Dispensers constructed from locally sourced materials, with a goal to transition to 100% recycled materials by 2025
- Mechanical dispensers with a built-in time-delay mechanism to prevent wastage
- Subscription service with automatic refills every six months, customizable to meet specific usage requirements
- Option to include company branding on dispensers