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Eco-Friendly Menstrual Cups: Meet Cíclica

4Geeks helps Ciclica to get paid for their products online.

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22 Jul 2021 — 3 min read

The average woman spends $1773 USD on tampons or pads over a lifetime. Even worse, the waste from these products has a negative impact on our environment.

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Name: Cíclica
Description: Menstrual cup
Country: Costa Rica
Website: Ciclica.cr
Solution used: 4Geeks Payments

The average woman uses over 16000 pads or tampons in her life time. That's a lot of waste! And it doesn't just go away either, the chemicals from these products pollute our landfills and waterways.

Cíclica is an affordable menstrual cup that's easy to use and made with 100% medical grade silicone. It can be worn for up to 12 hours without leaks or odors and is safe to keep in for up to 10 years! With Cíclica you'll never have to worry about running out of your period protection again!

We all know that menstrual cups are more eco friendly than tampons or pads, but they can be hard to find and expensive if you do.

Cíclica, founded by Angie Sánchez and Maria Laura Gutierrez, is a reusable, eco-friendly alternative to tampons and pads. It’s made from medical grade silicone that can last for up to 10 years with proper care. This product will save you money on feminine hygiene products and reduce your carbon footprint. Say goodbye to disposable products that are bad for your body and the environment!

Solution

Cíclica is a young and fast growing company. They started to sell their products online, but they needed a payment solution that would allow them to charge customers on real-time, easy and in completely secure way.

Cíclica contacted several payment providers, but none of them was able to provide the solution they were looking for. They all had very complex pricing models which made it impossible for Cíclica to start selling their products online without losing money on every transaction.

4Geeks, via 4Geeks Payments, is the first payment gateway which allows you to accept payments in real time, without requiring your customers' credit card details even before the transaction has been completed (i.e., pre-authorization).

This technology can be used not only with e-commerce but also with physical shops or restaurants where cashless transactions are required. Thus, it's very useful for Ciclica who wants to expand its business globally without worrying about security issues while accepting payments from foreign customers over the internet.

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FAQs

What are the primary environmental benefits of using menstrual cups like Cíclica?

Menstrual cups offer significant environmental advantages by replacing disposable pads and tampons, drastically reducing landfill waste. Since Cíclica is made from 100% medical-grade silicone, these reusable products eliminate the constant consumption of single-use materials. By choosing sustainable alternatives, consumers directly contribute to a smaller carbon footprint and reduce the pollution associated with chemical-laden disposable hygiene products. 4Geeks understands the importance of sustainable growth, and we recognize how products like Cíclica align with eco-conscious consumer demands.

How does 4Geeks Payments help growing businesses like Cíclica handle online transactions securely?

Growing businesses often struggle with complex and insecure payment models. 4Geeks Payments provides a cutting-edge payment gateway that allows for real-time, secure transactions, including pre-authorization, without requiring sensitive customer credit card details upfront. This technology simplifies the process for businesses like Cíclica, enabling them to expand globally and accept payments from foreign customers easily. 4Geeks ensures that businesses can focus on growth rather than wrestling with complex security and payment infrastructure.

Why is a secure payment solution crucial for a fast-growing e-commerce company?

For a fast-growing e-commerce company, establishing a reliable and secure payment system is essential for scaling operations and building customer trust. Without a robust solution, businesses face challenges with complex pricing models and security risks when dealing with international transactions. 4Geeks Payments offers a streamlined, secure gateway that allows businesses to accept payments in real time, which is critical for smooth expansion. This infrastructure ensures that businesses can focus on scaling their product line, like Cíclica, without operational payment hurdles.