Instead of conventional menstrual products made with plastic materials that take centuries to biodegrade, biodegradable pads are made of naturally-occurring materials that decompose quickly – they’re hypoallergenic, breathable and reduce skin irritation – ideal for eco-conscious menstrual hygiene practices!
These sanitary products are typically manufactured using organic cotton, bamboo fibers, corn starch or other plant-based materials in order to reduce energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation during production. This helps save both money and resources when producing the products.
Natural Plant Materials
Biodegradable pads are constructed from eco-friendly materials like organic cotton or bamboo fiber, and feature breathable fabrics free from harmful chemicals, fragrances and dyes; making them kind to skin while decreasing infection risks.
Anandipad is the world’s first biodegradable and compostable sanitary pad brand, produced entirely by women in rural villages from natural, renewable resources sourced locally; waterproof lining made of sisal (a low maintenance plant that thrives even in drought prone regions and used to make rope) ensures watertight protection against leakage.
Bamboo fibres make an eco-friendly alternative to SAP, absorbing moisture three or four times better than cotton and carded for processing into wadding fabric before being sealed into a sanitary pad. Their use ensures these pads have lower carbon emissions and protect ecosystems by decreasing landfill waste.
No Chemicals
Traditional plastic pads contain chemicals that are harmful both to women and the environment, leading to skin rashes and irritation as well as ecological harm. On the contrary, biodegradable and ecological sanitary napkins made from plant-based materials are better options as they’re both good for you and for Mother Earth.
Organic sanitary pads are made from raw material produced using only organic pesticides or no pesticides at all, bleached using water instead of elemental chlorine (which produces dioxins), and without perfumes or synthetic additives that could irritate sensitive skins.
Furthermore, they are biodegradable and compostable – meaning that they can be broken down into simpler components that won’t harm the earth – which helps reduce landfill waste while protecting soil or water resources from harsh chemicals leaching out into them. Furthermore, producing them requires less energy, thus creating a reduced carbon footprint.
Healthier
Women today are looking for safe alternatives to plastic pads, which won’t harm both themselves and the planet. Biodegradable sanitary pads made of biodegradable materials like organic cotton and bamboo fiber reduce carbon footprint production systems by using natural, renewable resources like these in production processes.
Eco friendly sanitary products can be safer as they don’t contain toxic chemicals such as artificial fragrances and dyes that could potentially cause skin rashes, allergies or worsen existing medical conditions such as hormonal imbalance or reproductive diseases.
Lil Lets Organic Pads are one of the leading sustainable menstrual products on the market, constructed from edge-grown bamboo that has been sustainably harvested without using chemical fertilizers or pesticides, while being 100% biodegradable and vegan-friendly – ideal for women with sensitive skin and pores. Natracare also makes eco-friendly menstrual products from organic cotton fiber fluffed bamboo pulp to make its pads – they are free from chlorine, perfumes, SAPs or latex as well.
Environment Friendly
Pads made of natural, renewable materials produce less waste and have a lower carbon footprint. Many are compostable, meaning that their decomposition will enrich soil instead of entering the environment as plastic waste does.
Biodegradable sanitary pads are made from materials that can be recycled, such as bamboo fibres, corn starch, organic cotton fiber pulps from banana trees and cellulose. By choosing materials like these instead of nonrenewable resources it promotes sustainable production practices while decreasing dependency on non-renewable resources.
Products made with natural plant materials contain no synthetic chemicals, perfumes or dyes that could harm skin. Unlike conventional pads, they’re not irritating to skin or pores and clinically tested to respect sensitive skin – all while being odor-free! Great choice for women wanting to protect the environment while caring for themselves while having long lifespan. They make an excellent alternative to tampons!
