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The Impact Collective: Issue 1
UNICORN: Built for Dignity. Designed for Distribution. Did you know? In addition to our simple in-stall dispenser solution, UNICORN offers bulk pads and tampons designed specifically for large-scale distribution. High-quality products. No unnecessary packaging. Just reliable, consistent supply designed to support the real work happening every day in communities and schools. And, we’ve made it simple to access; no nonprofit status required. Hi 👋 I'm Ellen. My background

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Feb 261 min read
HOT TAKE: Imagine If Toilet Paper Was Only Available in the Common Area
Here’s a simple way to think about workplace period care: If toilet paper was only available in a basket by the sink or in a dispenser in the common area, people would lose their minds. They wouldn’t call it an “amenity.” They wouldn’t call it a “perk.” They’d call it what it is: ABSURD. A basic restroom essential that belongs inside the stall. So why do so many workplaces still treat pads and tampons differently? Most setups fall into one of two common patterns: a basket on

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Feb 171 min read
Is It Expensive to Provide Free Pads & Tampons at Work? (2026 Reality Check)
As more companies focus on workplace experience and making offices worth the commute, period care is increasingly part of the modern standard. But the first question most teams ask is simple: Is this going to be expensive? Here’s the realistic answer. Providing free pads and tampons is far more affordable than people assume, especially when it’s implemented as a consistent program (not a basket that turns into a mess or a dispenser that’s hard to maintain). When done thoughtf

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Feb 171 min read
In-Stall vs Common-Area Period Products: What’s Better for Workplaces in 2026?
As more companies upgrade workplace amenities to make offices feel modern, supportive, and worth the commute, period care is increasingly part of the conversation. But once a team decides to provide pads and tampons, the next question is usually: Where should they actually go? In most workplaces, there are two options: common area (sink counter, basket, outdated bulky common-area dispenser) inside the stall Here’s the practical answer. Quick Answer In-stall placement is the b

Unicorn
Feb 172 min read
The Best Way to Provide Pads & Tampons at your Workplace (2026 Guide)
As companies continue to navigate hybrid work and rising expectations for workplace experience, one core question has emerged: How do we make the office a place people want to come to, and stay in, every day? Part of the answer is increasingly simple but impactful: Meet basic human needs consistently and thoughtfully. In 2026, providing pads and tampons at work is no longer seen as a “perk.” It’s part of making the office feel functional, modern, supportive, and worth the com

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Feb 173 min read


UNICORN Named Finalist in Work Design Magazine Next Work Environment Competition
UNICORN Recognized for Shaping the Future of Work We’re thrilled to share that UNICORN has been named a finalist in Work Design...

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Sep 30, 20252 min read


The Missing PPE: Women in Construction Need Period Products on Every Worksite with UNICORN
Women in construction deserve the same workplace essentials as everyone else. Yet on too many jobsites, access to period products is missing. UNICORN is closing that gap with sleek, easy-to-install dispensers and organic, sustainable products that belong in every stall. Just like hard hats and steel-toe boots, period care is part of the missing PPE — and it’s time worksites caught up.

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Opal Luxury Resort Period Care Misses the Mark
💬 Someone recently shared this story with us about Opal luxury resort period c are. 🧳 She got her period on day one of vacation 🚫 No...

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Modern Period Care Solutions: How Coty Inc. Elevated Restroom Standards with UNICORN
🌟 Partner Spotlight: How Coty Elevated Restroom Standards with UNICORN 🌟 At Coty privacy, accessibility, and aesthetics are...

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Apr 29, 20251 min read
Journey of Entrepreneurship: From Big Ideas to JPMorgan Chase Partnership
✨ Behind the Scenes at UNICORN ✨ 🌟 At UNICORN, our small but mighty team is powered by passion and a clear purpose. This National...

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Apr 29, 20251 min read


How Period Care in Every Stall Supports Workplace Wellness
📊 Powerful Data, Meaningful Impact 🗳️ Over the past year, women have shared their voices through our in-stall surveys, and the results...

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Apr 29, 20251 min read


Partnering for Period Equity: Bringing Products to College Students with Swipe Out Hunger
🌟 Partner Spotlight: Swipe Out Hunger x UNICORN 🌟 For millions of college students, food insecurity is a daily reality. But what...

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Apr 29, 20251 min read


Period Care for Facility Managers: Simple Installs, Seamless Refills, No Extra Headaches
#FacilityManagers: You do it all. 🏢💡 You keep buildings running, solve problems before they happen, and handle every detail—big and...

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Apr 29, 20251 min read


Period Product Access in Action: 48,000 Tampons Packed at The Wonderfund’s Period Party
✨ This is our why. ✨ 🫂 Last week, we joined an incredible group of changemakers at The Wonderfund 's 3rd Annual Period Party — and it...

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Apr 29, 20251 min read


7 Years of UNICORN: From Tampon Races to Jamie Dimon, and a Workplace Period Care Revolution
🎉 We’re turning 7! 🎉 🤯 From running races dressed as a tampon, to asking Jamie Dimon if he carries toilet paper with him, and...

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Apr 29, 20251 min read


Period Care, Refined: Seamless Dispensers for Modern Spaces
✨ It looks like it’s always been there. That’s by design. ✨ 🏢 UNICORN period care dispensers are made to integrate seamlessly into...

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Apr 29, 20251 min read


100 Years of Broken Dispensers: Why It's Time to Move On from Outdated Period Product Solutions
📉 92% of women have found dispensers broken, empty, or jammed. That’s the experience. Every day. Everywhere. 🫠 We’re not surprised. 🤯...

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Apr 29, 20251 min read
The Hidden Costs of Outdated Dispensers on Employee Wellness and Productivity
🤯 It’s not just about maintenance headaches or inefficient refills (though those add up fast — 💸 15 hours lost per bathroom, per year)....

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Apr 29, 20251 min read
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