A Study of impact of Sanitary Pad Disposal concerning a sustainable and Ecological packaging Solution

Abstract

Every woman goes through the menstruation cycle at some point in her life. So, it can be said that it is an ongoing trend where the majority of women use sanitary napkins. According to a survey, 64% (121 million) of the 336 million menstruation women in India use sanitary pads, which results in 1 billion pads being used each month. This means that 12 billion sanitary waste items are produced annually in India. This focuses on the problem of women's hygiene products using non-biodegradable raw materials, which is turning into a significant environmental problem. Sanitary pads are made of synthetic chemicals, glue, polyethylene, and other components that, if not disposed of properly, can create a hazardous environment.This paper focuses on the problems that arise when sanitary waste is not properly disposed of and how it affects the environment. The paper finishes with a product that, in order to facilitate disposal for women, includes a packaging solution within the sanitary pad itself. This environmentally friendly approach can therefore address a number of issues with segregation and, preferably, coverless sanitary waste disposal.