Frank82341 t1_is681zm wrote on October 13, 2022 at 4:27 PM

~~If you cannot find another use for it, and it is medical grade silicone you can burn it in a campfire. Seriously. It is safe to burn and will not release harmful gasses.~~ Alternatively, call your local hospital and find out what they do with silicone.

Source: Scoured the internet on how to recycle a menstrual cup.

EDIT: Okay, maybe don't burn it, per u/GoldenNerd1. But yes, check with your local hospital.

GoldenNerd1 t1_is6bgoq wrote on October 13, 2022 at 4:49 PM

This is just not true

Frank82341 t1_is6bv0f wrote on October 13, 2022 at 4:52 PM

It would not be the first thing on the internet that is false. Do you have a source to you can point me to?

GoldenNerd1 t1_is6c39q wrote on October 13, 2022 at 4:53 PM

If I recall correctly, it was research from the European silicone manufacturer association

Frank82341 t1_is6cif0 wrote on October 13, 2022 at 4:56 PM

Thanks. If you find a link please send it along - I couldn't find anything but I am not sure what I'm looking for. Editing my comment now.

extremechocolatine OP t1_is68q7i wrote on October 13, 2022 at 4:31 PM

I had checked and recycling isn't possible where I live, so this is a good possibility to keep in mind - thanks.

Edit - thanks to you and the other commenters for checking out the info about burning it!