https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3 en-us 2020-09-09 19:55:39 UTC 2025-12-11 12:37:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://media4.giphy.com/media/3ohc0ZJB9s5fhqyZyw/giphy.gif graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732931929 "We noticed that women were overpaying for razors and shamed for having body hair... so we did away with the Pink Tax and put body hair on the big screen." ]]> 2020-09-09 20:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732931929 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732935129 I chose to highlight this razor because I receive it every month through a subscription service. billie delivers one reusable razor and disposable cartridges each month. Each refill is $9 for 5 cartridges with free shipping. This brand not only offers products that are within my budget, it also promotes messaging that aligns with my personal beliefs and values. ]]> 2020-09-09 20:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732935129 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732951093 Other popular subscription services are entering the health industry, selling healthy meal delivery services, athletic-wear, and self-care packages. While some of these services are not a necessity, it is interesting to consider the future of subscription services and health products (i.e. prescription drugs)]]> 2020-09-09 20:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732951093 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732952704 2020-09-09 20:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732952704 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732968870 This company uses its messaging to acknowledge cost disparities between 'male' and 'female' products, especially in hygiene products. billie provides an affordable, reusable razor that promotes body-positive and inclusive imagery. This branding is highly effective, specifically among young women and girls. ]]> 2020-09-09 20:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732968870 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732976424 2020-09-09 20:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732976424 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732978963 2020-09-09 20:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732978963 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732982289 2020-09-09 20:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/732982289 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/733015584 One of the main reasons I continue to use this product is because the razor is reusable. billie also demonstrates sustainable practices by using minimal packaging. ]]> 2020-09-09 20:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/733015584 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/733106636 2020-09-09 21:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/733106636 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/733708323 billie's central mission acknowledges and attempts to 'solve' inequalities in which women and girls pay more money on products that are advertised for female use. This cost disparities is known as the "Pink Tax". ]]> 2020-09-10 03:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/733708323 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/733728949 2020-09-10 03:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/733728949 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/733743714 2020-09-10 03:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/733743714 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/734612688 2020-09-10 12:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/734612688 graciethomas316 https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/734640380 Shaving products are typically classified as "personal care" or "cosmetics" in stores. While shaving is not necessary to maintain good health,  many women face the pressure to have zero body hair in order to be socially accepted. ]]> 2020-09-10 12:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/graciethomas316/8i42ok4f01r47nh3/wish/734640380