Kathmandu, April 8 -- Eco sanitary pads have yet to take off in the market due to the lack of awareness regarding the product. Such pads are better than disposable sanitary pads in terms of quality, price and offer health and environmental benefits as well.

According to eco sanitary pad producers, these pads are affordable compared to the regular disposable sanitary pads as one can save more than Rs2,000 annually by reusing the eco pads for up to three years. The pads are made of cotton, which is comfortable, absorbent and lowers the chance of rashes and infection.

And given proper training, production of eco pads could become a good income generating sector for rural women while improving menstrual hygiene.

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