Agaves
are
robust,
draught
tolerant
plants
that
have
been
cultivated
for
their
high-strength
fibers
centuries
and
they
hold
great
promise
as
a
crop
in
the
face
of
increasing
water
scarcity
associated
with
warming
planet.
Meanwhile,
millions
women
lack
access
to
sanitary
products
safely
manage
menstruation
particularly
low-
middle-income
countries
characterized
by
dry
climate.
To
address
this
issue,
we
show
processing
route
transforms
leaves
succulent
Agave
sisalana
into
highly
absorbent
retentive
(23
g/g)
material.
The
process
involves
delignification
combined
mechanical
fluffing
increase
affinity
porosity,
respectively.
This
leads
material
an
absorption
capacity
exceeding
those
found
commercially
available
such
menstrual
pads.
Finally,
carbon
footprint
usage
is
comparable
common
alternatives
added
benefit
it
can
be
carried
out
at
small
scales
while
remaining
environmentally
sustainable.
Our
work
represents
step
towards
distributed
manufacturing
essential
health
hygiene
based
on
local
bioeconomy.
Women s Reproductive Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 22
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
Innovation
in
menstrual
cups
and
panties
addresses
"period
poverty"
ecological
sustainability.
However,
are
not
currently
subject
to
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
review.
We
used
data
from
three
U.S.
FDA
databases
found
an
increase
adverse
event
reports
associated
with
that
one-quarter
of
registered
establishments
have
generic
without
brand
names.
Menstrual
may
be
beneficial
ecologically
economically
because
they
replace
single-use
devices.
there
health
issues
cups,
which
incidence
as
their
usage
increases
during
a
time
when
the
has
reduced
safeguards.
Journal of Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 26, 2024
Abstract
Background
Reusable
menstrual
pads
(RMPs)
offer
a
sustainable
alternative,
but
the
effectiveness
and
properties
of
novel
eco-friendly
materials
for
RMPs
remain
unclear.
The
objective
this
scoping
review
is
to
identify
used
RMPs.
Methods
This
adheres
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
extension
Scoping
Reviews.
A
comprehensive
three-step
search
strategy
was
employed
locate
both
published
unpublished
studies.
Two
reviewers
independently
screened
titles
abstracts
using
software
Covidence.
Data
were
extracted
charted
standardized
form.
conducted
in
February,
2024.
Results
yielded
479
studies,
37
studies
assessed
full-text
review,
which
led
inclusion
16
diverse
array
identified
top
layer
includes
bamboo,
banana,
organic
cotton
other
natural
fibers.
core
layer,
focused
on
absorbency,
features
like
terry
cloth,
hemp,
bamboo
wadding
kun.
bottom
uses
water-repellent
materials,
such
as
polyester,
polyurethane
laminate,
nylon
bio-plastic
sheets.
Conclusion
highlights
potential
plant-based
fibers
UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research (UJMR),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(2), С. 218 - 225
Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2024
Study’s
Excerpt:•
This
study
evaluates
microbial
load
on
reusable
menstrual
pads
cleaned
differently.•
Bacterial
and
fungal
growth
were
assessed
using
microbiological
analysis.•
Nutrient
agar,
chocolate
Sabouraud
dextrose
agar
used.•
Pads
with
detergent,
disinfectant,
ironing
had
low
contamination.•
washed
only
water
a
significantly
higher
load.Full
Abstract:Menstrual
are
essential
hygiene
products
used
to
manage
flow,
ensuring
comfort
dignity
for
menstruating
individuals.
Reusable
re-gaining
popularity
as
sustainable
cost-effective
alternative
disposable
ones.
aimed
determine
the
efficacy
of
various
cleaning
methods
in
reducing
pads.
A
total
26
samples
from
collected.
The
participants
directed
follow
specific
washing
protocols
highlighted
recommendations
by
UNICEF
(washing
only,
detergent
bar
soap
disinfectant
ironing).
Samples
(used
pads)
retrieved
analyze
any
presence
themselves.
Microbiological
analysis
was
conducted
assess
nutrient
agar.
Results
obtained
showed
53.8%
analyzed.
All
(RMPs)
(5)
positive
bacterial
culture
count
>
100cfu/ml.
Those
Viva
May
revealed
50-100cfu/ml.
RMPs
Dettol
dried,
then
ironed
no
significant
or
very
counts
compared
other
(p-values:
mesophilic
bacteria,
p
=
0.009;
molds,
anaerobic
0.026;
Staphylococcus
spp.,
0.001).
predominant
isolates
species
(26.9%),
Lactobacillus
Candida
(19.2%),
Fusobacterium
nucleatum
(23%).
that
highest
loads,
while
those
combination
minimal
contamination,
demonstrating
this
method
most
effective
safety.
Agaves
are
robust,
draught
tolerant
plants
that
have
been
cultivated
for
their
high-strength
fibers
centuries
and
they
hold
great
promise
as
a
crop
in
the
face
of
increasing
water
scarcity
associated
with
warming
planet.
Meanwhile,
millions
women
lack
access
to
sanitary
products
safely
manage
menstruation
particularly
low-
middle-income
countries
characterized
by
dry
climate.
To
address
this
issue,
we
show
processing
route
transforms
leaves
succulent
Agave
sisalana
into
highly
absorbent
retentive
(23
g/g)
material.
The
process
involves
delignification
combined
mechanical
fluffing
increase
affinity
porosity,
respectively.
This
leads
material
an
absorption
capacity
exceeding
those
found
commercially
available
such
menstrual
pads.
Finally,
carbon
footprint
usage
is
comparable
common
alternatives
added
benefit
it
can
be
carried
out
at
small
scales
while
remaining
environmentally
sustainable.
Our
work
represents
step
towards
distributed
manufacturing
essential
health
hygiene
based
on
local
bioeconomy.
