Environmental impact of menstrual hygiene products
Mandip Aujla, Carmen H. Logie, Anita Hardon, Manjulaa Narasimhan
Abstract
Manufactured single-use pads and tampons were initially met with public distrust, but over time have replaced home-made sanitary napkins as the standard methods of menstrual care in high-income settings. In this article, we explore the environmental impacts of menstrual hygiene products and alternative options.
Topics & Concepts
HygieneEnvironmental healthMedicineMenstruationInternal medicinePathologyMenstrual Health and DisordersEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsMedical and Agricultural Research Studies