Many Indian women are discovering the benefits of menstrual cup

Menstrual cup is an eco-friendly substitute to sanitary napkins. For those who can invest in the cup, its biggest draw is its environmental benefits. In an article published in 2013, Down To Earth calculated 36 million Indian women used sanitary napkins every month. “At an average usage of 12 napkins per woman per month, this would add up to 432 million soiled pads, weighing a staggering 9,000 mega tonnes, enough to cover a landfill spread over 24 hectares,” the article reports.
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