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Periodically UG

Periodically UG develops and provides innovative dispensers for free menstrual products to promote equality and inclusion in public spaces and organizations.

Menstrual hygienePublic healthSocial enterpriseWomen’s healthEqualityWorkplace inclusionSustainability
Founded: 2021

About

Periodically UG is a German social enterprise and market leader in the field of menstrual product dispensers. Their mission is to make free access to menstrual products as common as toilet paper in all public restrooms, thereby increasing equality, opportunity, and normalizing menstruation. They design, develop, and manufacture high-quality, sustainable dispensers for tampons and pads, primarily used in schools, universities, offices, youth centers, and public buildings. The company also offers workshops, lectures, and consultancy services to support the implementation of menstrual hygiene solutions and foster inclusion. Periodically partners with organizations to help them meet UN sustainability goals, supports educational justice, and actively works to address period poverty.

Products & Services

  • Tampon and pad dispensers (various colors and customizations)
  • Tampon and pad dispensers for home and public use
  • Bulk purchase and restocking of tampons and pads (various sizes and types)
  • Bio-based tampons and pads
  • Consulting for implementation of dispensers in organizations
  • Workshops and keynotes on menstrual hygiene and cycle management
  • Accessory items (e.g., hygiene bags, adhesive mounting kits)

Use Cases & Case Studies

  • Implementation of dispensers in schools, universities, and companies to promote menstrual hygiene and inclusion
  • Pilot projects and evaluations in schools and universities
  • Case studies on impact in various German cities, universities, and businesses

Partnerships & Collaborations

  • SAP (talks and dispenser installations)
  • IKEA (consultations on modern work environments)
  • Signal Iduna Group (dispenser implementation)
  • TEDxTalk (speaker engagement)
  • Several German universities and municipalities

Awards & Recognition

  • Winner of KfW Award Gründen for innovation
  • Winner of the Public Value Award
  • Awarded as a 'guide to an equal future' in innovations & inventions

Contact Information

periodically.de
Magdeburg
DEU

Certifications & Compliance

  • OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (for tampons)
  • Climate-neutral shipping certified by GLS KlimaProtect
  • Products registered and protected at the German Patent and Trademark Office