What is Iris + Arlo?
A movement launched a few weeks ago, Iris + Arlo is acting as an agent of change to democratize and make menstrual products accessible to all those who need them. Like toilet paper and hand soap, menstrual products are a necessity to manage natural functions and promote human health. Iris + Arlo is a new social and environmental impact company created by and for women and menstruating people.
A study shows that 34% of Quebec women claim to have had to sacrifice other essential expenses (for housing, clothing and even food) in order to have enough money to buy menstrual products. More than 1 in 4 Canadian women occasionally have to choose between buying food or menstrual products, and 8% of them have to do so regularly.
Catapulte embarks on movement
By taking part in the Changing the Rules movement, Catapulte is committed to making Iris + Arlo products available free of charge to our team. At the same time, we're helping to combat menstrual precariousness, since their products will also be donated to local organizations.
To go, we contribute!
To follow suit, go to laruchequebec.com/irisarlo. You'll be able to pre-order products or make a donation on the socio-financing platform.
The proceeds from this crowdfunding campaign will be invested in the production of the first orders and the development of the transactional website. Delivery of the first products is scheduled for summer 2023.
