According to ‘eco femme,’ India produces 9000 tonnes of sanitary waste. The disposable, easily available pads we use are 90% plastic. Plastic being non-biodegradable takes more than 450 years to decompose. The plastic used in disposable pads cannot be burned in incinerators as incinerating this plastic waste releases dioxins. On the other hand, dioxins are highly toxic compounds and a carcinogen too.
But in India, where disposable sanitary pads are easily accessible and cheap, is there any alternative to disposable sanitary pads that are eco-friendly?
But in India, where disposable sanitary pads are easily accessible and cheap, is there any alternative to disposable sanitary pads that are eco-friendly?
