According to Menstrual Health Alliance India, a single sanitary pad can take from 500 to 800 years to decompose. This is because many of them are made of non-biodegradable plastic that poses environmental as well as health hazards.
However, with people becoming environmentally conscious, we have eco-friendly alternatives that efficiently absorb the blood and feel soft on the skin. Take a look at our Amazon find.
Ilaaria
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Illaaria offers eco-friendly sanitary pads that help women avoid itching, rash and irritation during the menstrual cycle. They feel comfortable to the skin and can be decomposed in the individual paper packaging they come in.
These pads are travel-friendly and highly absorbent. Thus, you do not have to worry about getting a stain on your clothes. These unscented alternatives are made of soft cotton that prevents the skin from redness.
Price: ₹220 for 10 pads
Anandi
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The brand claims that its sanitary pads are sourced from a bio-based material that feels gentle on the intimate skin. They are plant-based absorbent alternatives to plastic pads. Each pad comes in an individual biodegradable bag and has a breathable back layer that maintains the airflow.
Since napkins have been constructed without using chemicals or toxins, they keep the dermal layer free from irritation and rashes. Pads have multi-layer protection that prevents leakage. The brand claims that these pads become a part of compost within three to six months.
Price: ₹299 for 15 pads
Pee Safe
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Pee Safe is a popular brand that sells sanitary products. Its pads have a top layer made of 100% organic cotton and bamboo fibre through layers to keep the leakage locked in.
It promises that sanitary products are made without chemicals. Hence, they cause no rashes. Each pad comes packed in a reusable and biodegradable pouch.
Price: ₹299 for 10 pads
Heyday
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Heyday offers eco-friendly sanitary napkins in various sizes to cater to the intensity of flows through the cycle. They come with wide wings, anti-leakage side barriers and a hip guard lock to ensure you do not soil your clothes.
These pads can be disposed of in a compost pit, even at home. It will take them no more than two years to decompose and become a part of the soil. These alternatives are free from chlorine, polymer, dioxin and plastic.
Price: ₹360 for 14 pads
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Carmesi
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Carmesi pads have a corn-based top sheet that absorbs blood and keeps the skin dry. Each napkin comes in a paper bag that ensures easy and hygienic disposal. They have wide wings for extra protection and coverage.
The brand offers pads in various sizes to cater to your needs. Since the product is made of plant-based material, it feels soft on the skin and keeps irritations, redness and rashes at bay.
Price: ₹539 for 30 pads
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Saathi
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Saathi green pads have several absorbent layers that lock the blood, keep the skin dry and help you get through the days without hassle. While constructing them, the brand promises not to use synthetic fragrance, chemicals and bleach that could be hazardous for menstruators (paint it red). Each napkin comes wrapped in an individual bag and can be decomposed in compost.
Price: ₹360 for 12 pads
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