This startup manufactures eco-friendly period products using organic cotton free from synthetic pesticides and compostable packaging. Their offerings provide a healthier, toxin-free alternative for menstrual care, enabling women to maintain sustainable practices while eliminating plastic waste.
Funding
$5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Mainstream period products often contain hormone-disrupting chemicals, pesticides, chlorine bleach, and other harmful substances, while also contributing significantly to plastic waste due to non-biodegradable materials. This poses risks to both personal health and environmental sustainability.
Solution
Riley provides a range of certified organic cotton period products, including tampons, pads, and pantyliners, delivered via a customizable subscription service. Their products are free from harmful chemicals, pesticides, and toxins, ensuring a healthier and safer experience. Riley uses biodegradable and compostable materials, such as plant-based applicators and wrappers, to minimize environmental impact. They also offer a "Business Box" for workplaces, promoting access to sustainable period care in professional settings.
Target Audience
Riley's primary customers are individuals seeking healthier, toxin-free, and eco-friendly period care options, as well as businesses looking to provide sustainable period products for their employees.
Features
- Products made with 100% GOTS certified organic cotton
- Tampons available in light, regular, super, and super+ absorbencies
- Tampon applicators made from renewable sugarcane, designed to be rinsed and recycled
- Biodegradable and compostable tampon wrappers made from wood pulp (EN13432 certified)
- Pads feature a patented safety channel for enhanced protection
- Pads and pantyliners use corn starch backing film and wrappers, certified biodegradable and compostable to EN13432 standards
- Subscription service allows for customizable delivery frequency (every 3 or 6 months) and product mix
- Business Box provides workplaces with eco-friendly period products for employees
- 1% of every sale is donated to fight period poverty through partnerships with organizations in Ireland, the UK, and Kenya