Corman S.p.A., Milan, Italy, and Slovenia-based Tosama have developed the first-ever biodegradable and compostable plastic tampon applicator, soon to be launched by the Organyc brand.

After 10 years of patient and methodical research, Tosama’s and Corman’s research and development teams, developed a technology that uses the waste products of wheat, corn, and sugar cane, to transform it into a moldable biomass plastic. This new bioplastic can be injection molded at high speeds to create a plastic tampon applicator that is not only great for the planet but great for women too.

“Tosama is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tampons. And while creating 100% certified organic cotton tampons was achieved many years ago, achieving the same level of sustainability with a plastic applicator presented a challenge,” says Mojca Šimnic Šolinc Director of Tosama. “In business it’s ideal to move fast, but when creating something totally new and so important to the earth, applying patience and partnership is the key. We’re proud of the fact that Tosama and Corman research and development teams are the first to find a breakthrough and commercialize this important idea.”

Corman’s Organyc brand will be the first to offer the new biodegradable and compostable plastic applicator tampon. The product will be formally introduced in Amsterdam, at the PLMA trade show on May 23, 2023 and will launch globally in 3rd quarter of this year.