Producing Sanitary Pads from Knitwear Waste in Bangladesh

Uddin, Mohsin; Tushar, Shariful Islam; Sakib, Sadman

doi:10.1007/s42824-020-00008-w

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“…The continuous web of fibers can be attained from the carding process. The impurities and dust in the fibers can be removed by using this process [17].…”

Section: Carding Machinementioning

confidence: 99%

Development of Ecological Absorbent Core Sanitary Pads in Combination of Kenaf and Chitosan Fibers

Jeyakanthan,

Schuster,

Shaik

2023

MSA

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The menstrual cycle is always considered as a big nightmare by many women. This research aims to make this process smooth and safe by developing natural sanitary pads which are used to absorb and retain menstrual blood from the body. Some existing sanitary pads contain 90% plastics made of non-woven polypropylene/polyethylene sheets, super absorbent polymers, and polyethylene back sheets that will take up to 600 -800 years to decompose. So, biodegradable sanitary pads using natural fibers are the best alternative to eliminate the pads which contain non-biodegradable materials. In this research, nonwoven bamboo will be used as the top layer, nonwoven cotton will be used as the second layer, the absorbent core is to be made by the combination of kenaf and chitosan fibers as the third layer, cotton as the fourth layer, and cornstarch-based bioplastic sheets as the bottom layer. These biodegradable natural materials will change the menstrual process into a healthy one as well as create a robust ecological community.

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“…The continuous web of fibers can be attained from the carding process. The impurities and dust in the fibers can be removed by using this process [17].…”

Section: Carding Machinementioning

confidence: 99%

Development of Ecological Absorbent Core Sanitary Pads in Combination of Kenaf and Chitosan Fibers

Jeyakanthan,

Schuster,

Shaik

2023

MSA

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“…Instead of throwing away, burying, or burning clothes, plastics can be recycled and returned to the consumption cycle. For example, Uddin et al (2020) made sanitary pads from knitwear waste.…”

Section: Ce Actions For Solving the Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Addressing the Challenge of Microfiber Plastics as the Marine Pollution Crisis Using Circular Economy Methods: a Review

Sadeghi

Marfavi

et al. 2021

Mater Circ Econ

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The growing trend of using plastics and the accumulation of plastic waste in nature have caused many concerns. The fragmentation of plastic waste causes the formation of microplastics. Microfiber plastics (a subset of microplastics) enter the marine environment, then, after entering the food chain, cause damage to organisms. In this review article, sources of microplastic waste in aquatic environments and the use of biodegradable plastics as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics are investigated. As a result, biodegradable plastics cannot reduce pollution to zero. Hence, there is a need for complementary mechanisms in this field. More sustainable mechanisms are needed to reduce pollution. Therefore, the potential of implementing a circular economy to reduce plastic waste into marine environments has been investigated, and effective measures and ideas have been expressed as a way to achieve environmental goals along with economic and political aspects. On-site recycling, plastic waste reuse, long-term policies, economic justification, equipment and product modification, financial incentives, etc. are all complementary mechanisms proposed. More attention to research and development units is also necessary.

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“…Owing to the huge waste generated by textile industry and following the principles of sustainability, Uddin M, Tushar S.I and Sakib S constructed sanitary pads from cotton knitwear industry waste. The choice of material was such because affordable sustainable napkins could be created for under-privileged women in Bangladesh [16] . Lakshmi Murthy, Ph.D. scholar, IIT, Mumbai has discussed the sustainable Uger fabric pads.…”

Section: ) Sustainable Pads Developed Form Industrial Wastes Etcmentioning

confidence: 99%

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2021

Int. J. Home Sci.

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Biodegradable materials, eco-friendly solutions, natural products and sustainable resources have become important keywords in today's times, especially since they offer possible solutions to waste-disposal problems. The magnitude of this alarming situation can be understood from the fact that around 1,50,000 tons of sanitary napkin waste is generated every year and these single-use sanitary napkins are composed of more than 90% plastic which do not undergo biodegradation, exhausting landfill sites for another 700-800 years. This article reviews the researches carried out in the past decade, to understand the various biodegradable materials being offered as possible solutions to this increasing waste menace world over. It shall prove to be handy for research studies in the direction of replacing the existing commercial pads with completely biodegradable ones.

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Producing Sanitary Pads from Knitwear Waste in Bangladesh

Cited by 7 publications

References 8 publications

Development of Ecological Absorbent Core Sanitary Pads in Combination of Kenaf and Chitosan Fibers

Development of Ecological Absorbent Core Sanitary Pads in Combination of Kenaf and Chitosan Fibers

Addressing the Challenge of Microfiber Plastics as the Marine Pollution Crisis Using Circular Economy Methods: a Review

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