This study was conducted to understand the level of awareness, drivers and barriers to purchase and use of biodegradable sanitary napkins among women and analysed the satisfaction level of women using biodegradable sanitary napkins and made suggestions to improve its acceptance. The most popular types of products at the moment are also the most harmful to the natural environment, especially due to the amount of plastic hidden in disposable items. Feminine hygiene products that are non-biodegradable raw materials are becoming a serious environmental problem. Most of the sanitary pads are manufactured using raw materials like wood pulp, polythene etc. which contain carbon traces which are toxic compounds. Some firms use alternative absorbent fibers such as bamboo, jute, banana fibers which have lower carbon footprint levels. The findings of the paper are based on a secondary comparative study of firms that produce eco-friendly sanitary napkins with firms that use non-biodegradable raw materials. It is found that firms using environmentally friendly raw materials lead to positive externalities, while the latter lead to negative externalities. The study concluded that easy availability and affordability can lead to positive changes in the acceptance of biodegradable sanitary napkins among women and that shifting to biodegradable sanitary napkins can reduce non-biodegradable waste and runoff from landfills. The burden of managing fills can be reduced due to the huge amount of synthetic sanitation.

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Keywords: Biodegradable Sanitary Napkins, Menstrual Health, Eco-friendly, Menstrual Hygiene.