International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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A Short Review on Menstrual Hygiene and Waste Disposal Management: A Sustainable Approach for Green Environment

Author(s) Ms. M. Mary Jennifer, Dr. Kavitha Ponnusamy, Dr Menaka Ramanathan
Country India
Abstract With more than 355 million menstruation people, women in India continue to face obstacles in attaining appropriate menstrual hygiene management (MHM), which is essential for gender equality. Inspite of government and non-governmental organization efforts, MHM programs that distribute plastic products contribute to a major trash problem and affect the environment. The products on the market are extremely harmful to the environment and the environment, particularly because of the large amount of plastic that is used in disposable things. In order to address this rising problem, sustainable menstrual products and menstrual waste incinerators in schools and colleges have been proposed. This research aims to determine whether people recognize this issue and whether those who are more aware of the damage are more likely to make environmentally friendly choices. This study particularly focusses on the degree of awareness among the women population of the selected areas in the Coimbatore district on the effects of menstrual product disposal on the environment. The findings of the research indicates that the majority of the participants are unaware of the impact of plastic in menstrual products and the associated environmental problems due to their disposal. Some participants were conscious to select environmentally safe products. The research also recommends the future initiatives in the research area with the conclusion of the findings.
Keywords menstrual products, plastics, waste disposal, environmental impact
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.49711
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9r78n

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