Abstract: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 … Show more
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