Menstrual Waste And It’s Burdens On The Planet

India is home to 35.5 crore menstruating women, the second-highest menstruating population globally. According to a study, around 12.3 billion sanitary pads end up in India's landfills each year, generating 113,000 tonnes of waste, of which 90 percent is plastic from traditional sanitary napkins. The amount of plastic found in each of these sanitary napkins is equivalent to four plastic bags and can take up to 250-800 years to decompose.

However, it is not just sanitary pads that harm the environment, but also the packaging they come in. Throughout her lifetime, a menstruating woman is predicted to throw away roughly 400 pounds of packaging from these products.

In a world where menstrual products result in so much waste, offering an affordable yet sustainable alternative to minimize the impacts on a woman’s health and the environment is imperative. As per a Global Sustainability study,  33% of millennials opt for a sustainable alternative when available as compared to older generations. This is largely due to a lack of awareness and availability of sustainable products in the market.

Reusable pads and menstrual cups are always viable options as they are sustainable alternatives and help reduce waste drastically, but they're not the norm. Many people still prefer single-use options such as sanitary napkins. That's where Niine comes in.

Niine's Biodegradable Sanitary Napkins are India’s first CIPET-certified napkins. They are biodegradable and compostable right from their product to the packaging. They come with an FSc-certified absorbent core, compostable back layer, and soft-edged arms that protect you from leaks and rashes. They are chemical, toxin, and cruelty-free - which makes them safe for you and the environment. Niine Biodegradable Sanitary Napkins also come with a biodegradable disposal bag, that decomposes within a year allowing you to dispose of your waste hassle-free, hygienically, and in an environmentally friendly manner.

Niine ensures that its Biodegradable Sanitary Napkins prioritize sustainability as well as guarantee the highest standards of safety, comfort, and hygiene for women. They strive to make sustainable products readily available to women at an affordable price. The goal is for women to use them consistently to achieve a lasting impact on their health and the environment.

It’s time to embrace a sustainable and eco-friendly period experience. Let's make a small change by switching to Niine Biodegradable Sanitary Napkins to create a big difference for you and the planet!