Project Period

Project Period at IoN is dedicated to providing free, sustainable menstrual products to all students and staff. We’re addressing period poverty and breaking the taboo around periods with an aim of moving our community towards plastic free periods. Sustainable products (pads and tampons with applicator from sustainable materials) are now available in a series of IoN locations. 

Goals and Impact 

Combating Period Poverty: The initiative ensures that menstrual products are accessible to everyone, reducing financial barriers and promoting dignity and equality. 

Sustainability: By offering eco-friendly alternatives to conventional menstrual products, Project Period at IoN aims to reduce the environmental impact caused by plastic alternatives. 

Product Locations 

Project Period at IoN has been initiated at several locations. Keep an eye on this list as we expand to ensure everyone at IoN has easy access to sustainable menstrual products. 

• Queen Square House, 2nd floor female toilets 
• 7 Queen Square, 1st floor female toilets
• 8 - 11 Queen Square, 1st floor gender neutral staff toilet
• 12 Queen Square, ground floor disabled toilet

• 23 Queen Square, Library toilet (1st floor) and Head Office toilet (2nd floor)

• 1 Wakefield Street, 1st floor female toilets and basement toilets

• Russell Square House, 1st and 2nd floor female toilets

• Cruciform, Dementia Research Institute Admin Office, (1st floor)

Product Replenishment 

At the moment, product replenishment happens through IoN EDI Committee volunteers. If stock runs out in a location, then please contact ion.equality@ucl.ac.uk to let them know. 

Feedback: Please complete our survey on the project to help to ensure the project meets your needs.

Further information

You may find more information about plastic-free and sustainable period products, period poverty, inclusive periods and project locations outside IoN here: Project period