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Service MatterS

Unmasking the reality of

sanitary napkin recycling

The proper disposal of used

menstrual hygiene products was
an unaddressed need. Until now.

n recent years, the workplace for environmental-friendly
has seen a rising recognition of recycling of used sanitary
the significance of menstrual napkins. Misinformation
hygiene and the call for and false claims stemming
Isustainable solutions. In the from scientifically
pursuit of creating inclusive unverified practices or lack
environments, businesses now see of global expertise in such
providing menstrual hygiene and a critical activity can often
promoting sustainable innovations be misleading, and hamper the
as vital aspects of corporate social efforts of organisations to make
responsibility. environment-friendly choices.
However, the reality of
menstrual hygiene in India is far The best approach
from ideal. Challenges in accessing It is not enough to simply claim
affordable and hygienic menstrual To prevent such misleading sustainable innovation; we back
products impact women’s well- practices, Rentokil Initial our claims with solid reports and
being. The improper disposal of Hygiene India has recently ® calculations.”
sanitary napkins contributes to introduced the Sani Pro Green
environmental degradation. process – a globally acclaimed Many advantages
and scientifically certified safe
Brands providing menstrual process for recycling used
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hygiene services at workplaces sanitary napkins. The sanitary The Sani Pro Green recycling
have not only a commercial napkins are converted into process undergoes rigorous
role but also a significant social environmentally friendly outputs testing and analysis to ensure
responsibility in managing using Low-Temperature Thermal environmental efficacy with
menstrual hygiene disposal Decomposition (LTTD), a cutting- optimised energy consumption,
processes. edge technology well within the setting an industry benchmark.
acceptable environment norms. The reduced energy consumption
Proper disposal The process has been certified by significantly cuts the carbon
In the realm of sanitary product the highest SHE (Safety, Health footprint and boosts sustainability
disposal, a vast number of and Environment) international in the hygiene industry.
incorrect claims and unverified standards of Rentokil Initial. Rentokil Initial Hygiene
processes create false impressions Talking about the Sani Pro firmly believes that sustainable
about environmental sustainability Green , Nishat Goyal, COO innovation should be transparent
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and safety. As per the Solid Waste Rentokil Initial Hygiene said: and measurable, providing accurate
Management Rules 2016 issued “Recognising the importance of data and comprehensive reports to
by the Central Pollution Control sustainable solutions, Rentokil substantiate and trace sustainability
Board of the Government of India, Initial Hygiene is fully committed initiatives. The organisation
commercial sanitary napkins to driving innovative practices in understands the importance of
should be disposed of through an the hygiene industry. We firmly accountability and is committed to
appropriate incineration process. believe that sustainable innovations maintaining the highest standards
It is therefore important to adopt are not just a trend but a necessity of environmental stewardship in all
the right process and practices for the preservation of our planet. aspects of operations. CIJ

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