World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Covid & lockdown making periods 'greener' | India News
Being home, free of the worry of staining and reduced discomfort, and the sudden awareness of the broken relationship with nature that Covid-19 brought is nudging women towards alternative menstrual products. Reusable sanitary pad and menstrual cup makers have reported significant growth in sales, between 30% and 80%, since the lockdown started. “I was home, with a clean toilet at hand. Why not try a more eco-friendly option?” said Prachi Shevgaonkar, 23, who runs a startup in Pune. She made the switch to reusable sanitary pads five months ago. Like Shevgaonkar, Sanya Arora, 21, a manage...
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