5 Reasons Why you Should Switch to Eco-Friendly Pads

Before we jump into the benefits of switching to eco-friendly sanitary pads, let’s understand how and why it is different from regular pads.  

 

Why is regular pad harmful? 

A regular pack of sanitary napkin is estimated to be made of up to 90% plastic and could be equivalent to 5 plastic bags. This includes the “fabric” layer, adhesive, absorbent gels, and packaging. Each pad takes about 500-800 years to decompose if it isn’t made of eco-friendly materials. Currently, in India, we’ve over 1 billion used napkins being discarded every month. 

Most commercial pads bleach wood pulps to make them look like cotton. This bleaching leaves residue called Dioxin, which causes cancer, pelvic inflammatory diseases, and endometriosis.  Side effects often include irritation or burns leading to yeast infections. 

Are there alternatives? 

Most of us don’t even know there are different type of sanitary pads. Fortunately, there are safe sanitary pads that combat the harmful effects commercial pads have on us and the environment. The solution is pure cotton sanitary napkin. It is that simple. Pads and liners that are made with organic cotton are free from plastics, latex, rayon, chemical additives, dyes, and chlorine bleaching. By switching to organic sanitary products from ones made of plastic or synthetic, your pads are compostable, biodegradable and thus, better for the environment.

For yourself

• Regular pads disrupt your hormonal balance and cause mood swings due to the chemicals in them. Using period pads made from 100% cotton grown ensures safety; it doesn’t alter your hormones, is comfortable, and provides a rash-free experience.
• Unscented organic pads make for a safer option than chemically produced fragrance in commercial pads which often lead to bacterial infections.
• The common misconception is that organic pads cannot handle heavy flow days. The absorption of regular pad comes from sodium polyacrylate, whereas organic pads have a cellulose core that performs perfectly well for heavy flow and has no reaction.
• Antibacterial properties in organic pads neutralize odour, and reduces the chances of infection, and makes for a more comfortable option.