OVO pads are industrially compostable* according to the EN 13432:2000 standard. It means the material is designed to break down into compost within the specific conditions and timeframe of a large-scale, commercial composting facility. These facilities use controlled temperatures, humidity, and aeration to accelerate the composting process, which differs from home composting. 

The EN 13432 standard, a European standard, describes the requirements for packaging that can be recovered by composting and biodegradation, and provides a test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of the packaging. Although biodegradable materials can return to nature and disappear completely, they sometimes leave residue behind. Industrially compostable* materials, on the other hand, make a nutrient-packed product called humus, which is great for plants. In short, these products are biodegradable, but there is an added benefit.” (See source)

Super simple. Choose your flow, set your frequency, and we’ll deliver pads to your door, on time, every time. You can pause, skip, or cancel anytime. No stress, no pad panic.

Want to save more? Select one of our bundles (Rooted Flow Bundle, Bloom Bundle).

OVO is made with sustainability in mind: it is body-safe and planet-friendly. No plastic cores. No hidden toxins. Just powerful performance, thoughtfully designed, for real bodies, real cycles, and a better future. See our Certification Page for more details.

Right now, we ship across the USA with delivery times of 4-5 business days. We are working to expand our shipping options soon!

Yes. OVO pads are Dermatest® certified, Allergy Certified®, Made Safe™, and Australian Certified Toxic-Free®. OVO is free from artificial fragrances, dyes and harsh chemicals, designed to be gentle, breathable, and irritation-free, even for the most sensitive skin. That having been said, your actions matter. Be sure to use the right pad for your flow, and change it every 4 hours or less to keep dry. See our Certification page for more details.

Regular pads are typically made with plastic cores, synthetic fibers, and added fragrances. OVO pads, on the other hand, are:

• Made from plant-based materials (including bamboo)
• Free from plastics, toxins, dyes, and perfumes
• Verified by multiple global safety certifications
• Industrially compostable* and cruelty-free

See OVO Certifications page for more details.

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth, it can grow up to 91 cm (35 inches or 3 feet) in just one day! That means it renews quickly, making it an incredibly sustainable resource for products that care for you and the planet.

Each OVO pad is made using a plant-based top sheet and absorbent layers that include bamboo fibers, chosen for their softness, breathability, and natural antibacterial properties. While not 100% bamboo, every layer is thoughtfully engineered to stay plastic-free, biobased, and industrially compostable* according to EN 13432 standards.

Bamboo outperforms cotton on nearly every front: More absorbent, naturally antibacterial, breathable softness & requires less water, no pesticides, and regenerates naturally. In short, it’s gentler for your skin and kinder to the planet.

With your very first OVO purchase, we’ll plant a real tree in your name, no loyalty sign-up required. It’s our way of welcoming you and giving back to the planet from day one. Then, you’ll have an opportunity to sign up for The OVO GROVE to continue earning points. For more information, see the menu OVO GROVE.

When you received your tree via email, it has a link to our partner site, EcoMatcher, where you can see its location, photo, on a 3D map. You can name your tree, chat with your tree, and listen to the forest sounds! See the OVO GROVE page for more details on our loyalty program.

Every OVO purchase supports a cycle of positive impact:

• Tree planting through our OVO GROVE program.
• Plastic reduction through a 100% plastic-free design.
• Cleaner ecosystems via industrially compostable* pads.

Every pad you buy makes a measurable difference,  for your health, for the planet, and for someone’s future. (See OVO IMPACT page for more details).

Because OVO connects menstrual hygiene to planetary care, you’re not just choosing a pad that works, you’re choosing one that works for good.

Here’s what you’re saying “yes” to:

• Certified, skin-safe comfort
• 100% plastic-free, plant-based materials
• Real trees planted in your name
• Impact programs across the world

Your purchase becomes part of a global movement to restore dignity, forests, and futures.

While others focus only on the product, OVO focuses on the whole cycle.

• Clinically tested: Certified by Dermatest®
• Planet-positive: 100% plastic-free, industrially compostable*
• Impact-driven: The only pad company that has a tree planting loyalty program.

OVO is also specifically designed to be a “LaunchPad” for new women’s health startups. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to learn more as we take this journey towards delivering women’s health solutions globally.

Every OVO pad is 100% plastic-free, from the absorbent core to the wrapper. By choosing plant-based materials and industrially compostable* designs, we help keep harmful plastics out of landfills and oceans.

It means we design every layer with care- from materials that nurture your body to production and packaging that protect the Earth. Every OVO pad connects menstrual wellness to planetary well-being.

We recommend changing your pad every 4 hours or less, depending on your flow. This helps maintain freshness, comfort, and hygiene throughout your cycle.

Do keep in mind that as they are made of natural fibers, they will feel different than plastic pads, and many people appreciate that. Keep in mind that this is a personal choice.

All OVO products are unscented to protect your skin from irritation and maintain a healthy pH balance.

Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs) are materials which can absorb and hold large amounts of liquids, up to thousands of times their weight. But their absorbency for blood can drop to about 50-100 times its weight.

They exist in both synthetic and natural forms. Natural forms are composed of biological components and include materials like cellulose and starch, while synthetic forms are typically petroleum-based and include polyacrylates and polyacrylamides.

Although these qualities may seem extremely beneficial, many synthetic SAPs are unfortunately not biodegradable and don’t break down easily in the environment, leading to a buildup of waste. SAPs are also marketed to be extremely effective at absorption, but their performance decreases based on the surrounding pH or increased ionic conditions.

OVO has no synthetic SAPs and are industrially compostable.*

EcoMatcher is a platform that provides avenues for companies to sustainably give back to the earth via tree-planting initiatives. Companies are able to purchase trees from EcoMatcher for their ESG initiatives and distribute them to customers, for employee benefits or as corporate gifts.

EcoMatcher provides resources, including geo-tagging/GPS tracking, photographs and local farming information to verify these initiatives. In partnership with EcoMatcher, we have established OVO GROVE, which is our sustainability-driven loyalty program that plants a real tree for every 75 points earned by a customer. Our products come from rich terrestrial ecosystems, and we hope to preserve them for many generations to come. We would also like to offset our carbon footprint, and we’d like our customers to have the chance to contribute to a larger cause against the climate change crisis. We believe OVO is a movement towards a better planet, and we hope to make a positive impact on the environment through our OVO GROVE. 

Cellulose is an organic material which originates from the cell walls of plants. Cellulose has various beneficial qualities that make it a great ingredient for the absorbent core of OVO pads. Cellulose fibres are insoluble in water, and due to their chemical structure (containing many hydroxyl groups), it’s extremely absorbent.

Bioplastics are composed of polymers made from renewable biomass/biological sources, rather than petroleum-based substances. They can be categorised into either bio-based or biodegradable plastics.

A common misconception is that bioplastics are all biodegradable; however, this is not the case. If a bioplastic is bio-based, it is carbon-based and derived from natural, renewable materials (materials originating from other living organisms).

Bio-based bioplastics are not necessarily biodegradable. If a plastic is biodegradable, it can be broken down by microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, and can reenter the surrounding environment as a natural substance (water, CO2, and biomass).

OVO products are made of eco-friendly, plastic-free ingredients, which respect both your body and the environment. Through the use of bamboo-based materials, OVO products mainly contain cellulose fibres, plant-based bioplastics, and paper components.

The OVO packaging consists of a paper wrapper and biobased adhesive, and is contained in a box made from recycled cardboard. OVO products are industrially compostable according to EN 13432, which means that the pads reach 90% degradation in 90 days through industrial composting. OVO products don’t contain petroleum-based ingredients like many synthetic plastics; therefore, they don’t leave behind harmful microplastics and other chemical residues in surrounding ecosystems.

OVO products are cyclical, created from plant-based sources, and designed to return to the earth.

OVO packaging has two separate components: a wrapper that surrounds the pad itself and a durable outer box. The wrapper is made of paper and has a silicone-coated release paper, and the box is constructed from recycled cardboard. OVO packaging is plant-based and doesn’t contain plastics or other materials which may harm the environment.