
As the awareness about the importance of menstrual hygiene has been spreading across the world of cinema, it is integral that we make the right choice while choosing sanitary pads in keeping ourselves and the environment healthy.
Ali Mir, co-founder of a homegrown biodegradable brand of sanitary napkins, says "safety through sustainability" is at the core of their product. That also explains its quality stamp 'Good For Her, Good For Earth'.
Monica Bindra, one of Mir's collaborators, and gynaecologist Deepa Dureja have a few things to suggest to women at making the purchase of their monthly sanitary napkins.
* Disposability: Sanitary napkins made out of plastic and other harmful substances (to cut down on production costs) are a burden on the environment. What most people don't realize is that the plastic packaging is just as big a problem. Make sure that both packaging and pad are biodegradable.
* Buy a variety of sizes: Sanitary pads come in different sizes and hold different levels of absorbance. It is always better to pick a brand that offers an amalgamation of both, as the flow can vary from time to time depending on various factors. It is, therefore, important to pick a brand that is versatile.
* Use chlorine & dioxin free pads: Most pads in the market are bleached with chlorine. Most importantly, in some cases the dioxin (a by-product of bleaching with chlorine) can cause ovarian cancer. Ensure that you take this important factor into account purchasing a pad.
Source: IANS
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