A Comprehensive Review on Biodegradable Sanitary Napkins for Sustainable Menstrual Health and Environmental Hygiene

Objectives: Menstruation necessitates the use of feminine hygiene products.However, they pose a hazard to the environment due to their non-biodegradability.Since they cannot decompose, they are environmentally hazardous.Around 90% of typical sanitary napkins are made of plastic, dumped in landfills and there for decades, increasing the carbon footprint.A study of popular brands of sanitary napkins in India revealed that various phthalate groups are hazardous to women's neurological, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems and that volatile organic compounds have detrimental neurological effects, such as paralysis and memory loss.Researchers and government officials have employed Methods: various strategies to combat this environmental chaos and its severe pathological effects.Alternatives derived from plants aid in producing biodegradable sanitary linens that pose no hazard to biodiversity.Creating sanitary napkins from Results: organic materials such as cotton, jute, bamboo, banana fibers, and neem leaves has enormous potential.Using sansevieria and water hyacinth to produce hygienic linens served the dual purpose of reintroducing aquatic life and providing African women economic independence.During their refining, the byproducts of numerous natural products increase the amount of refuse material.The sustainable tripod is preserved when industrial waste is incorporated into the absorbent layer of ecofriendly linens.Additionally, it reduces the price, making linens accessible for women of all social classes.Conclusion: This paper discusses the issue of nonbiodegradable sanitary napkins, their disposal, and alternative biodegradable techniques.It emphasizes the importance of using biodegradable sanitary napkins instead of conventional ones to address environmental concerns.