Is Sanitary Pads Biodegradable?

Pee Safe Organic Cotton, Ultra Thin Biodegradable Sanitary Pads (Pack of 10, Overnight) | Leak Proof and Rash Free | with Disposable Bags.

Are pads biodegradable?

According to Menstrual Health Alliance India, one sanitary pad could take 500 to 800 years to decompose as the plastic used is non-biodegradable and can lead to health and environmental hazards. Considering 36 per cent of the menstruating females use sanitary napkins, their environmental footprint is high.

Are biodegradable pads actually biodegradable?

Biodegradable is a misleading term & in a way all available pads are biodegradable.