Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UDAIPUR CITY, INDIA

Bhawna Panwar, Prerna Shekhawat, Anjali Juyal and Hemu Rathore

Abstract

For women’s health and personal hygiene, it’s critical to manage periods in a hygenic way with the help of sanitary napkins. But over a period of time, the problem of disposing of sanitary waste has gotten worse in India. Since the presence of plastic in disposable sanitary napkins is non-biodegradable, there are risks to human health and the environment. This brief study investigates the sanitary napkin usage and menstrual waste management practices of women in Udaipur city. Because there aren’t enough places to properly dispose of sanitary trash, it sometimes creates poisonous and unsanitary waste that has to be managed carefully. The administration should take the problem of inappropriate sanitary napkin waste management seriously and start exploring alternatives. The creation of creative approaches to manage these wastes is equally essential for a sustainable ecosystem. Thus, the focal point of this study will be on providing the suggestions to effectively manage sanitary waste alongside recommendations for disposing of used sanitary napkins.