Thursday
May 28
2026

Analysis: A Nigerian Teen Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into Biodegradable Sanitary Pads

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For many Nigerian women, access to sanitary pads remains a challenge. Even those who can obtain them, the prevalence of single-use menstrual products creates problems of its own. They contain plastics and chemicals and are not eco-friendly generating large amounts of waste.

Photo courtesy of Natracare.

Source: Mongabay (link opens in a new window)

Categories
Agriculture, WASH
Tags
innovation, reproductive health, sanitation, waste, women entrepreneurs