UK-based brand Fluus presents its new design in the form of a flushable sanitary pad to push the industry towards a more green solution. The eco pad was flushed away and then torn apart when it travels throughout the sewers. When it reaches any water treatment center, it breaks down to half of the size of an eyelash.
After this process, it can be treated with toilet paper and sewage before it is transformed into clean water and usable fertilizer. In contrast, the conventional pad is made up of 90% plastic, and one entire pack is guessed to be worth four plastic bags. The eco pad is made from three main materials the top and button sheet are from cellulose plant fibers, the middle is made from biodegradable polymers and cellulose plant fibers, and the adhesive is made from tree sap.
Flushable Sustainable Sanitary Pads
Fluus is a Sustainable New Menstrual Sanitary Pad
Trend Themes
1. Flushable Menstrual Pads - The introduction of flushable menstrual pads disrupts the feminine hygiene industry with eco-friendly and convenient options.
2. Sustainable Feminine Hygiene Products - The trend towards sustainable feminine hygiene products creates opportunities for businesses to innovate in eco-friendly materials and production processes.
3. Biodegradable Polymers - The use of biodegradable polymers presents an opportunity for the development of sustainable products across industries.
Industry Implications
1. Feminine Hygiene - The feminine hygiene industry can capitalize on the trend towards sustainable menstrual products by incorporating eco-friendly materials and production processes.
2. Waste Management - The use of flushable, biodegradable materials in feminine hygiene products creates an opportunity for the waste management industry to develop more sustainable solutions for sewage treatment.
3. Biodegradable Packaging - The use of biodegradable polymers in feminine hygiene products can be extended to other industries, such as food and beverage, for innovative and environmentally-friendly packaging options.