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SC directs States, UTs to submit their responses on menstrual hygiene policies by Aug 31The Supreme Court on Monday warned the States and Union Territories to submit their response to the Centre by August 31 on forming a unifor...24 Jul, 2023, 09.40 PM IST- IIT-Kanpur reviews 'startup gateway for garbage-free cities'The program aims to provide support to startups working at the intersection of technology and social innovation. This support will help the...14 Apr, 2023, 05.00 PM IST
- High amounts of harmful chemicals found in sanitary napkins sold in India, says studyThe study by NGO, Toxics Link, found the presence of phthalates and volatile organic compounds in a total of ten samples, six inorganic and...22 Nov, 2022, 04.53 PM IST
- Sanitary pad disposal bags mandatory from Jan 2021: JavadekarUnion Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday said the Centre would make it mandatory for sanitary napkin companies to provide bio-degradable ...09 Mar, 2020, 10.05 AM IST
- Quit plastic bottles and glasses, drink water from cupped hands: Meenakshi LekhiMeenakshi Lekhi said India wasted a lot of energy and resources by copying things which were not indigenous.06 Sep, 2019, 01.23 PM IST
- IIT Delhi incubated startup Sanfe launches reusable sanitary padsWith the increasing amount of plastic waste created by the sanitary pads, Sanfe has developed reusable pads.20 Aug, 2019, 04.18 PM IST
- World Menstrual Hygiene Day: 8 FAQs about menstrual cupsPriced at Rs 300 onwards, menstrual cups are considered to be ecologically sustainable and cost-effective.28 May, 2019, 04.16 PM IST
- Jan Aushadhi stores to sell sanitary pads at a third of market priceThe average market price of a pack of four sanitary pads is Rs 32, whereas the price of a similar pack of biodegradable pads will be Rs10 a...08 Mar, 2018, 06.08 PM IST
- Why Padman alone can’t end the taboo in IndiaFrom the whispered request for sanitary pads to the quietly handed over black bag in cities, here's why menstruation still remains a taboo ...09 Feb, 2018, 11.32 PM IST
- Towards sustainable menstrual choices: Bengaluru eco-activists launch ‘cup and cloth campaign’Most sanitary pads contain plastic and take 500-800 years to decompose.24 Jan, 2018, 01.20 PM IST
- There is a safer alternative to regular sanitary pads - and it'll make you go bananas!What often goes unreported in the discourse around menstrual health in India are the harmful effects of traditional sanitary pads. Saathi h...01 Dec, 2017, 03.21 PM IST
- Saathi: Healthcare startup makes biodegradable pads from banana fibreSaathi’s sanitary products are different from commercially available pads which are made out of bleached wood pulp.06 Jan, 2017, 12.41 AM IST
- Sustainable menstruation gaining momentum in BengaluruBengaluru produces 90 tonne of sanitary waste in a day. It either goes to the landfill or is burnt -both processes harm the environment.20 Jul, 2016, 03.24 PM IST
- Condoms, diapers, pads to come with pouches for clean disposalUnder the rules, manufacturers, brand owners and marketing companies are also expected to educate the masses on proper disposal of the prod...06 Apr, 2016, 12.19 PM IST
- Govt notifies rules to dispose of garbage; puts special attention on managing sanitary wasteManufacturers of sanitary pads/napkins and diapers in India will have to provide a pouch or wrapper for disposal along with the packets of ...05 Apr, 2016, 07.12 PM IST
- Bengaluru has still a long way to go to deal with sanitary waste disposalImproper disposal of sanitary waste can lead to various environmental and health risks. "It is a huge problem across the country, said a me...21 Jan, 2016, 12.00 PM IST
- Opt for eco-friendly sanitary padsGreen alternatives are becoming the solution of choice for modern women who, alert to the damaging effects of synthetic pads are swearing o...31 May, 2015, 02.14 PM IST
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