Use of menstrual cup and awareness of environmental effects of menstrual hygiene products

Koç, Selva Dilan Gölbaşı; YÜCEL, Ezgi; Sungur, Sevda; Metintaş, Selma; Önsüz, Muhammed Fatih

doi:10.1080/13549839.2023.2179608

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“…Cups are reusable for 5-10 years (UNICEF, 2019, p. 30). It is relatively easily adoptable with initial awareness-raising, training (Gölbaşı Koç et al, 2023), affordable and sustainable. As discussed below, Lal Sakhi's experience and approach shows that positive adoption of menstrual cups empowers women and contributes to environmental sustainability, and specifically to the following sustainable development goals (SDGs) and targets (see Table 1).…”

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Lal Sakhi—The Women’s Voice Foundation: Genesis, Innovation and Gender and Environmental Justice

Pawar,

Jangra,

Zahera

2023

The International Journal of Community and Social Development

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This article aims to discuss Lal Sakhi—The Women’s Voice Foundation’s (a non-government organisation in India), contribution to sustainable development and its innovative approaches to empower women, and how it faces challenges in that process. Drawing on the narratives of the Lal Sakhi founder and the secondary data, it discusses the origin of the organisation and motivations and vision of the founder. The analysis suggests that in a short period, Lal Sakhi has contributed to sustainable development by reducing the consumption of plastic and by enhancing hygienic practice among women. It directly contributes to achieving the sustainable development goals relating to health, hygiene and environment. The founder’s ‘Change Agents Movement’ is gradually growing, impacting the lives of thousands of women and girls. While appreciating the innovative and critical approaches of the organisation, it looks at some of the challenges and the potential for scaling up. In view of its programs, activities and creative approaches, and impact, we argue that the story of Lal Sakhi—The Women’s Voice Foundation is infectiously inspiring. Thus, we call people from all walks of life to contribute to this noble cause.

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confidence: 99%

Lal Sakhi—The Women’s Voice Foundation: Genesis, Innovation and Gender and Environmental Justice

Pawar,

Jangra,

Zahera

2023

The International Journal of Community and Social Development

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Promoting menstrual cups as a sustainable alternative: a comparative study using a labeled discrete choice experiment

Prima Citta,

Uehara,

Cordier

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain.

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Plastic pollution is a global issue that endangers both human health and the ecosystem. Although interest in sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics has grown, their adoption has been insufficient, and menstrual products are no exception. Disposable menstrual products, such as sanitary napkins, continue to dominate over sustainable options like menstrual cups (MCs). Although studies on women’s perceptions and attitudes toward menstrual hygiene management have abounded, there is a lack of research on the development of promotional strategies for sustainable menstrual products. This study aims to fill this research gap by investigating consumers’ decision-making process in the face of a real-life option regarding menstruation products. In this comparative study, we conducted a labeled discrete choice experiment on consumers in Japan (n = 1,929), Indonesia (n = 2,031), and France (n = 2,067) to reveal their preferences for sanitary napkins, tampons, and MCs. The respondents from each country were divided into three groups (one control group and two treatment groups with information provided). The results showed that in all countries, the information regarding the cost-effectiveness of MCs (i.e., per-use cost) was unequivocally significant, whereas information about their health and environmental benefits was not. Access to free MCs can contribute to their adoption and alleviation of period poverty in all countries, with a relatively moderate acceptance in Japan. The results also showed variations across countries in consumer characteristics (attitude toward menstruation, innovation-friendliness, and green consumption) and the use and perceptions of MCs. Hence, tailored promotional strategies should be considered for each market.

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Use of menstrual cup and awareness of environmental effects of menstrual hygiene products

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Lal Sakhi—The Women’s Voice Foundation: Genesis, Innovation and Gender and Environmental Justice

Lal Sakhi—The Women’s Voice Foundation: Genesis, Innovation and Gender and Environmental Justice

Promoting menstrual cups as a sustainable alternative: a comparative study using a labeled discrete choice experiment

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