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Motion · S6M-07729 · 31 Jan 2023

Erin Reid's Innovative Portable Period Product Kit

Lodged by Monica Lennon (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends Erin Reid, a product design graduate from East Kilbride, on her innovative portable period kit designed for outdoor use; understands that the design concept behind the kit, containing a reusable menstrual cup and antibacterial wipes, is to help minimise health and hygiene risks when there is no access to toilets, handwashing or disposal facilities; further understands that Erin devised the concept while walking the 96-mile West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William; notes that Erin’s start-up business, LU Innovations, has won the Converge Create Change Challenge, and the Rose Award, sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland, to help women starting a business; further notes that LU Innovations is currently working with Robert Gordon University to further develop the product design, with experts from the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre at Heriot-Watt University advising on relevant healthcare standards; notes that Erin hopes to launch the innovative period product kit in 2024, and commends her commitment to improving period dignity in an environmentally responsible way.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.