12.3 billion sanitary napkins are discarded in India every year, according to the estimates of Menstrual Hygiene Alliance of India, in the year 2019.
12,300,000,000 !!!
Whether they are dumped into landfills or incinerated, this is a big environmental pollutant. We can change this situation. We can choose not to discard by using cloth pads or menstrual cups. These sustainable alternatives are good for us and our environment and it saves us a lot of money too.