Hard to believe this is an environmental breakthrough, but it definitely could be.
Cornstarch Sanitary Pads Could Avoid Tons of Ocean PlasticsCornstarch-based sanitary pads are 17x more eco-friendly than plastic
"Alice Medeiros de Lima, corresponding author of the study, says: “Research into sustainable sanitary materials has consistently shown that while many alternatives to traditional products exist, the key to widespread adoption lies in ease of production, price and scalability. Given the detrimental effects of plastic based sanitary products on the environment, transitioning to cornstarch- based products can significantly reduce waste and provide a more sustainable solution for the future.”
Reference: Pereira BAM, Martins NO, Dantas SC, Medeiros De Lima A. Evaluation of the substitution of polyethylene for polylactic acid in sanitary pads through life cycle assessment. Sustain Sci Technol. 2025;2(2):024002. doi: 10.1088/2977-3504/adbdd2
So let's get cooking on this plan.
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