STI-Screening Tampon
UK health startup Daye has released a tampon that allows users to test for STIs from home.
A sample is collected after insertion, which then gets mailed to a lab and checked for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, and more.
At-home testing is removing the barriers to medical screenings, empowering individuals to test on their own terms and in their own bathrooms.
Edge: Gap Collapse
Green Caskets
A group of craftswomen in North Carolina are weaving biodegradable caskets out of willow.
With 60% of consumers interested in green burials, the practice could become an increasingly popular end-of-life option.
Ancient practices are finding new life as society questions the environmental impact of traditional burials.
Edge: Death Undone
Sensory-Friendly
Shopping
Walmart is bringing sensory-friendly shopping hours to all of its U.S. and Puerto Rico locations.
Between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. every day, TVs will feature only static images, radios will be turned off, and lights will be dimmer.
Providing inclusive shopping experiences starts with small yet powerful changes that make everyone feel welcome.
Edge: Inclusive By Design