Concept 2021
Menstrual Waste Management
This project addresses unsafe disposal of used sanitary pads. It proposes a safe disposal and recycling system that reduces plastic waste, environmental pollution, and health risks.
Outcome Metrics
- Reduction in unsafe disposal of used sanitary pads
- Reduction in plastic waste generated from menstrual hygiene products
- Improvement in safe segregation, collection, and processing of menstrual waste
- Reduction in environmental pollution caused by incineration and landfilling
- Improvement in recycling and recovery of reusable plastic components
- Reduction in health risks for sanitation and waste-handling workers
- Waste processing efficiency, recycling rate, environmental impact, and user acceptance rates