Ruby Cup
United Kingdom

Small Business, Woman-Owned Business

Range

Womenswear

Certifications

OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100

The Organic Content Standard (OCS) applies to any non-food product containing 95-100 percent organic material. It verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a final product and tracks the flow of the raw material from its source to the final product.

Vegan Society Approved

Vegan Society certification verifies that products have not been tested on animals and are free from animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

Silver Wiser Medal

Commends brands for notable improvements in sustainability efforts, showcasing their dedication to responsible business practices. This is the third-highest award.

Ruby Cup

Beauty and Personal Care
Ruby Cup is a zero-waste period brand, focussed on making menstural cups that can be reused for up to 10 years. It also strives to reduce period poverty through a variety of give-back measures.
Vegan
Vegan
Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable Packaging
Low Waste
Low Waste
Promotes Circularity
Promotes Circularity
Gives Back
Gives Back

Last updated on September 13, 2024

Environment

  • They are in the process of switching from paper instructions to QR in an attempt to further reduce waste.
  • Their products are OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified.
  • They use ISO 10993 biocompatible flexible medical-grade silicone.
  • The products have thrice the capacity of a super tampon.
  • Their products are made by small businesses in China that hold the ISO 9001:2015 certification.
  • They house a small, quality collection.
  • They have a season-less collection.
  • Their brand/product packaging is plastic-free and made using paper and cardboard. The cups are packed in biodegradable bags, and the underwear is packed in a recyclable cardboard envelope.
  • Their product packaging is made of polylactic acid (PLA) bio-plastic, which in turn is made from corn, cassava, sugarcane or sugar beet pulp.
  • They have switched from airfreight to seafreight when transporting goods from their manufacturer’s to the warehouse.

Maker Wellbeing

  • They have a general statement on worker welfare and are currently being audited by the Good Shopping Guide to ensure that their processes are sustainable.

Animal Welfare

  • They do not test any of their products on animals.
  • They are certified cruelty-free by vegan society.

Gives Back

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