Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 Disposable menstrual products are practical to\nuse, but their continued use can generate considerable waste.<\/p>\n
There is now a wider range of menstrual products, including items\ndesigned to reduce environmental impact. Some can be washed and reused,\nsuch as menstrual cups, cloth pads, pantyliners and period underwear.\nOrganic tampons are also available: they are single-use but made from\nbiodegradable cotton, making them a more environmentally friendly\noption.<\/p>\n
Here are several eco-friendly menstrual products to consider.<\/p>\n
Menstrual cups<\/strong><\/p>\n Menstrual cups are one reusable option. They collect menstrual blood\nand can be worn for up to 12 hours before being emptied, cleaned and\nused again.<\/p>\n WebMD explains that cups are generally made from medical-grade\nsilicone or rubber and can last for up to 10 years. Over that period,\none menstrual cup is estimated to generate only around 0.4 per cent as\nmuch plastic waste as disposable pads and 6 per cent as much as\ntampons.<\/p>\n The Guardian cited a study entitled \u201cMenstrual Products: A Comparable\nLife Cycle Assessment\u201d, which compared the environmental impact of\ndifferent menstrual products. It found that menstrual cups had the\nlowest environmental impact of those examined. Using a cup over the long\nterm can help reduce waste.<\/p>\n Cloth pads and pantyliners<\/strong><\/p>\n Cloth pads and pantyliners can be washed after use and reused. They\nare generally made from more environmentally friendly materials, such as\ncotton or bamboo, which biodegrade more readily.<\/p>\n According to Clean Hub, some products use polyester in one of their\nabsorbent layers and therefore still contain plastic. Even so, reusing\nthem can help reduce waste compared with disposable pads and\npantyliners.<\/p>\n Period underwear<\/strong><\/p>\n Period underwear has absorbent fabric layers that collect menstrual\nblood, allowing it to be worn without a pad or tampon. After use, it can\nbe washed and worn again.<\/p>\n The product still requires water and electricity for washing.\nHowever, some sources say period underwear is more environmentally\nfriendly than cloth pads because underwear needs to be washed even when\na person is not menstruating.<\/p>\n Organic tampons<\/strong><\/p>\n Organic tampons are single-use, like conventional tampons. The\ndifference is that they are generally made from organic cotton grown\nwithout pesticides or synthetic fertilisers. This material biodegrades\nmore readily and can help reduce waste accumulation.<\/p>\n Organic tampons are also often chosen because they are generally free\nfrom chlorine, dioxins, rayon and synthetic materials. They may be an\noption for people seeking to reduce exposure to certain substances or\nwho have sensitive skin.<\/p>",
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