Women, Teenage Girls and Trans people

Menstruation commonly known as Periods has various aspects which are painful, annoying, messy and inconvenient but still this is a Normal Phenomenon which occurs to every person who have the hormones, Progesterone and Estrogen which includes Women, Teenage Girls and Trans people which gives the power of bringing a New Life on this World. It is not shameful to talk about Periods, yet we people have several taboos and rather hide about it in front of other people So, we all as a citizen need to open up about Menstruation and its various aspects and the diseases related to it with an idea of promoting Sustainable Menstruation in order for safe and eco-friendly future. There are some points which we need to know what’s so wrong with disposable menstruating products.

What’s so wrong about disposable products?

Plastic and Disposable Menstrual Products generate more than 200,000 tonnes of waste per year around the world Most menstrual hygiene products are made up of plastic and are non-biodegradable, taking approximately 500 to 800 years to decompose. Menstrual hygiene products such as pads and tampons usually contain dangerous chemicals, like pesticide residues, bleach, and phthalates that cause harm to the body.

Here’s what we all can do about it:

To have a more eco-friendly period, you don’t have to eliminate pads and tampons from your period routine; you can mix and match your menstrual products. Use what feels right for your unique body. For now, here are some of your options to reduce your sanitary waste! These are some of the sustainable menstruation products to pick from:

Sustainable Mensutration Products:

• Menstrual Cup - Usually made of silicone, menstrual cups can last up to 12 years. They are safe and easy to use: dump, rinse, and reinsert a cup.
• Reusable Pads - These are thin and flexible, but can absorb more than a regular disposable pad. They can last up to three-five years’ are safe and easy to use: dump, rinse, and reinsert a cup
• Period Underwear - Many affordable period underwear brands out there can hold three to five teaspoons of menstrual blood. These underwear are absorbent and washable.
• Plastic-Free Applicators - If you want to start by cutting out plastic applicators, this may be your best bet! These work just like tampons, but without the plastic.

What is the amount of Money saved with reusable?

An average person who menstruates uses about 12 tampons and 4 to 5 pads every month, spending roughly 12000 per year. You can save about 10k every year by switching to any of the sustainable menstrual products!

The Reason we need to talk about Menstrual Hygiene without any shame is.

• Menstrual Cup - Usually made of silicone, menstrual cups can last up to 12 years. They are safe and easy to use: dump, rinse, and reinsert a cup.
• Reusable Pads - These are thin and flexible, but can absorb more than a regular disposable pad. They can last up to three-five years’ are safe and easy to use: dump, rinse, and reinsert a cup
• Period Underwear - Many affordable period underwear brands out there can hold three to five teaspoons of menstrual blood. These underwear are absorbent and washable.
• Plastic-Free Applicators - If you want to start by cutting out plastic applicators, this may be your best bet! These work just like tampons, but without the plastic.

What’s so wrong about disposable products?

The blood collected in the pads can also become a source of pollution and can lead to several diseases. This plastic waste is really harmful to the environment. Many environmental groups are campaigning against the plastic in sanitary pads. Many awareness campaigns are popularizing reusable products that promote sustainable menstruation. Menstrual cups have become popular in the recent past. They are much cheaper alternative in the long run. They are reusable for years and have minimal impact on the environment compared to disposable pads.