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Swaminathan said the report estimates that a woman generates around 14.1 kg of non-biodegradable waste in a lifetime if she uses commercially manufactured disposable sanitary pads. On the other hand, if she uses menstrual cups she will generate .06 kg of non-biodegradable waste
Eminent scientist Soumya Swaminathan on World Environment Day, which falls on June 5, released a report on the use of menstrual cups -- a method for managing menstrual hygiene and for reducing the generation of total non-biodegradable waste of ...
The report, 'Why India needs to move beyond sanitary pads', has been brought out by Action Research and Training for Health (ARTH) at a webinar titled 'Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Options'. The event was hosted by ARTH and Population Foundation of India.Swam
A report, ‘Why India needs to move beyond sanitary pads’ by Action Research and Training for Health (ARTH), revealed that menstrual cups were accepted by 84.4% of 784 women in rural Rajasthan.
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