About Us

Improper disposal of menstrual waste has a disastrous impact on the working conditions of sanitation workers and the environment. Haphazard disposal of menstrual waste renders sanitation workers susceptible to disease and infection and is an affront to their dignity. The subsequent incineration of menstrual products that are composed largely of plastic (1 sanitary pad is equivalent to 4 plastic bags) releases carcinogens, and it is estimated that these pads take 500-800 years to decompose when disposed of in landfills. This plastic builds up in the environment, increasing in concentration as it passes up the food chain through the process of biological magnification, adversely impacting those who sit at the very top: Us.

It is therefore important to bring about sustainable menstruation and the proper disposal of menstrual waste. However, personal and financial constraints may hinder the accessibility of such products. Therefore, we at The Red Lotus focus on rationalizing the existing disposal process by distributing our  मैं packets, named so to decrease the shame that has commonly come to be associated with menstruation. We also consider education to be of incredible importance and host awareness sessions and webinars to increase knowledge about sustainable menstruation.