This Indian doctoranda has created absorbents obtained from the plants that decompose in 10 days and enrich the soil

When it comes to female absorbentwe often tend to ignore two fundamental aspects: the Health and theenvironment. Just starting from these critical issues, Preethia young Indian innovator, has decided to change the rules of the game. After experiencing firsthand i inconvenience caused by the classic plastic absorbents – Irritation, risk of infections and bad smells – it realized that the problem was much bigger than it imagined.

Every year, in India, they are disposed of beyond 10 million absorbent in plastic, a quantity that can cover 12,000 football fields. These products, in fact, employ hundreds of years to degradecontributing to environmental pollution in a silent but devastating way.

Determined to find one natural and sustainable solutionPreethi has dedicated three years in search of. The result? A absorbent made with vegetable cellulosecompletely plastic free. To guarantee Hygiene and protection from infectionshas integrated ingredients like turmeric and neemknown for their antibacterial properties. He also used natural herbs To neutralize bad smells, offering a comfort higher than the women who wear it, even during particularly intense days.

Once degraded, it enriches the soil making it up to 20% richer in nitrogen

One of the most revolutionary aspects of this absorbent is its ability to decompose in the ground in just 15 days. A minimum environmental impact, therefore, compared to traditional absorbents. But that’s not all: once degraded, the product contributes to enrich the soil, making it up to 20% richer in nitrogena key element for the fertility of the earth.

This small but powerful change has already improved the life of many women in the family and working environment of Prethi, who can now face the menstrual cycle without fear of irritation, losses or unpleasant odors.

Preethi’s idea also represents a step forward towards one greater social awareness and a future more attentive to female health. A concrete test of how sustainable innovation may arise from a personal experience and turn into a project with a global impact.