Lab to Land
A Dual-Approach Framework for Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene: Reusable Cloth Pads and Coffee-Pulp-Based Biodegradable Absorbents
A dual approach to sustainable menstrual hygiene using reusable cloth pads and coffee-pulp-based biodegradable absorbents.
- Student project lead
- Srishthi Agarwal
- Campus
- Pilani
- Faculty adviser
- Prof. Geeta Bhatt
Problem statement
Rural health workers highlighted that commercial sanitary pads were too expensive, generated non-biodegradable waste, and that lack of access contributed to health risks and school absence among young girls.
Overview
This SOLVE project explores sustainable menstrual hygiene through reusable cloth pads and coffee-pulp-based biodegradable absorbents. Sristhi Agarwal leads the project at the Pilani campus with faculty adviser Prof. Geeta Bhatt.
Current progress
Sristhi Agarwal completed a Reusable Cloth Pad Stitching Workshop with Ambuja Foundation and Anahat For Change Foundation.
Future scope
The next step is to form a self-help group among the women trained in the workshop. Sristhi Agarwal plans to develop a social-impact venture.
