A woman who had read about a new 'code' you can use at Tesco in a scheme designed to tackle period poverty has found the scheme doesn't actually work. A number of places have reported in recent days how you can ask for a 'white envelope' at Tesco and will be discretely handed period products free of charge.
One woman decided to put that to the test, and found it isn't quite that simple. Tesco tweeted that the scheme was running around the country with signs that read: "To combat period poverty, Tesco want to ensure everyone has access to sanitary products. If you are in need, please go to the customer service desk and ask for a white envelope. No questions will be asked."
The scheme received widespread praise, but Tesco has since clarified that you can only get white envelopes in certain stores.
