The Need Of The Hour - Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines

There are over 350+ million women and girls of reproductive age. Now, if all of them used sanitary napkins and disposed of them in the garbage, almost ninety billion cubic feet of landfill space would be needed just to accommodate their menstrual waste.

This puts an untenable demand on already overburdened landfills. Not to mention the disease-causing factors of open landfills that spread germs and disease in an air-borne – through flies and mosquitoes and water-borne – when these landfills leach into the waterways of the surrounding houses, ways.

Then multiply those number by the generations that have passed and the generations to come.

Solution to the future generations

Sanitary napkin vending machines are life-savers for these girls. Instead of feeling lost and confused or embarrassed, these girls now have access to sanitary napkins any time, any day.

As a start to this effort, WASH - water, sanitation and hygiene - a key issue of UN Sustainable Development Goal 6. As a part of this project, Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines and Sanitary Napkin Incinerators have been installed in high schools to improve the accessibility for women everywhere. 

Sisters moving the menstrual hygiene cause forward

As a clean India campaign run by the Indian government, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has its focus on various aspects of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation across the country. From garbage crisis and the associated sanitation woes to the infrastructure of Indian cities, the drive places great emphasis on women’s health and hygiene.

Inspired by the Padbank innovation in Jaipur, the young Mittal sisters have started the good work of collecting sanitary napkins from those who can afford and distributing those to the underprivileged, free of cost. Their heart goes out to the school going girls in the rural areas who cannot afford buying napkins and hence use cloth. Their team collected 2500 pads from 150 people in the last week of January this year for the SanitaryNapkin Vending Machine in India. Such exemplary individual efforts can surely lead to positive community actions in the years to come.

Menstrual Hygiene Campaign - Providing Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines To Rural India

The menstrual movement in the country is focused primarily on menstrual care and awareness which is our basic right. There are multiple menstrual hygiene campaigns running across states and rural areas which include installation of sanitary napkin vending machines and distribution of menstrual products.

Sanitary protection in India

The ‘Yes I bleed’, is one such campaign that has reached out to millions of women in India. Breaking myths related to periods, promoting awareness and hygiene in the rural areas is the primary aim of this campaign. Sanitary napkin vending machines offer a variety of sanitary protection brands leaving the choice of comfort to its consumers. Furthermore, accessibility to napkins and affordability has been taken into consideration to ensure it is available for all. Eco-friendly sanitary napkins and reliable incinerating technology top the charts.

Padman revolutionizes hygiene in rural India

ArunachalamMuruganatham, fondly called the Indian Padman is the inventor of a simple, cost effective machine that generates affordable pads. 23 out of 29 states in India have his mini sanitary napkin producing machines installed, which has benefited several school going girls and women in rural India. He confidently says he wants to bring about an attitudinal change in the mindset of people living in the country.

As a nation, it is time we witness a significant change in menstrual hygiene and better disposal practices. We need to encourage, equip and empower every woman towards a safe and healthy future. Glolifecare.com

Surat’s Sanita-ry Claus - 62-Year-Old Made Menstrual Hygiene Her Priority

Feminine hygiene management in India is one of the most neglected aspects of all times. The challenges that women face during the toughest phase in the month is often overlooked by us and the society that we have formed around us. Taboos around menstruation, fears and superstitious beliefs contribute to the lack of menstrual hygiene awareness.

                                          

The first of its kind, padbank is a remarkable innovation, catering to the underprivileged women. Unavailability and lack of affordability of napkins amongst women in rural areas has raised questions in the minds of several community workers. In an attempt to create awareness and fight social taboos, Dr Bharati Lavekar is actively working towards bringing about a change in the life of rural women.  The organisation aims to educate people on the importance of menstrual hygieneby providing napkins to several areas where women are in dire need. In addition, they have installed sanitary napkin vending machines in India in several public toilets. Glolifecare.com

Rail-the-way to Better Facilities

Napkin vending machines have helped spark a healthcare revolution in railway stations. Women commuters who travel by trains will now be able to travel comfortably. If you haven’t planned ahead for your period, it does get stressful. With a bit of forethought you can stock up on napkins for the travel but who knows when the flow strikes. Caught in such a predicament, it brings a sigh of relief to find napkin vending machines installed in the washrooms of railway stations.

From shyness to strength

Women are often embarrassed to ask for a napkin and sometimes feel inhibited to buy one. If all railway stations and other public places have access to such machines, what a difference it will make in a woman’s world.

Rising women – upliftment of Indian railways

The government’s initiative of setting up the first sanitary napkin vending machine in India, was at the Bhopal railway station. The machine has a capacity to store 75 sanitary pads. Two pads can be dispensed for Rs 5. As it is easy on the pocket, the response was positive. NGO’s in the neighbouring areas are encouraged to supply pads by filling in the gap created by the government. The government understands that providing affordable, quality sanitary napkins can promote menstrual hygiene and make ‘the few tough days’ easier for our women to deal with. Sanitary napkin incinerators to dispose off soiled napkins will also be installed in the next few months. Plans to install the vending machines and incinerators in the railway stations nationwide are underway. Glolifecare.com

How To Dispose Off A Used Menstrual Product And The Need For Napkin Destroyer

A napkin dispenser has made life easier for women. We come across women who quote ‘with Glolife napkin dispensers installed in the restrooms of public places, we feel at home. Comfort and convenience on the go relieves them from the burden of thinking about ‘how will I manage without a napkin’ or ‘where will I get one from’. Additionally, it is a great deal of time and effort saved. It is indeed a turning point for women travellers.

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Napkin dispenser – Nationwide boon

Sanitary napkin vending machines were first installed in government schools in Kerala in May 2017 following which several such dispensers were installed in various parts of the country. Schools, colleges, hospitals, railway stations and recently the Supreme Court too joined the bandwagon.

In the absence of napkin dispensers – Rules for menstrual hygiene

The greatest hurdle to realising the installation of napkin vending machines in every nook and corner of the country is the lack of awareness amongst people. Poor menstrual hygiene can be a risk to health. Here are a few key tips to follow when you are disposing off a soiled napkin.

Flushing is an absolute ‘NO’

While you may find flushing a used napkin is the easiest way to get rid of it, it can clog the sewage system as it tends to bloat up when soaked in water.

Safe trashing

You must ensure the soiled napkin is folded in half to cover the stain before dumping it in the bin. You can even wrap it with a tissue.

Cover the trashcans

It is important to cover the trashcans which have sanitary wastes to ensure pets keep away from it and to keep off the odour. 

Tips to improve Feminine Hygiene with Sanitary napkin dispenser

The feminine hygiene market in India unfolds a new segment of products, exclusively catering to the hygiene needs of working women. With a large number of women stepping out for work, the industry has witnessed growth at lighting speed.

Corporates celebrate womanhood – Installing Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines and Incinerators

The millennial women have to maintain a work- life balance. Corporates have understood the hygiene needs of women, especially during the menstrual days. Safe and discreet disposal of napkins is essential as we will not want to be greeted with a soiled napkin in the toilet. Flushing it down is definitely not an option. At Glolife, we install quality washrooms. With the portable napkin dispensers installed in several companies, working women breathe a sigh of relief.  They say, it is both convenience and care.

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Green revolution – Sanitary napkin burner in India

Health and hygiene is extremely important in a workplace, particularly, washroom sanitation. We often come across a list of washroom dos and don’ts but it seldom talks about the golden rules of disposing a sanitary napkin. Washrooms can be a breeding ground for germs if napkins are not completely destroyed. Sanitary napkin disposal machines in India can keep the odour under control and the atmosphere free of germs. All it takes is a push of a button and the waste reduces to ash. The corporate initiative towards menstrual health will indeed empower women and build their self-esteem.

Supreme Court sets an example with Sanitary Napkin Dispensers & Destroyers

In a fast growing economy like India, the lack of sanitation and hygiene is a massive challenge that we are facing today. Nationwide awareness drives and government initiatives, particularly menstrual awareness and hygiene are a much talked about topic. In the past few months, the government’s responsibility towards the welfare of women’s hygiene and care is indeed spectacular. We can say, these changes will go far, but certainly not all the way unless there is a change in the attitude of the people.

Supreme Court (New Delhi) provides sanitary napkin dispensers and incinerators

In an attempt to provide hope and comfort to 1000 plus women staff and the ones visiting the court, the Supreme Court has set aside Rs 5 lakhs for installation of three sanitary napkin vending machines and three sanitary napkin disposal machine in the premises. It is true, that menstrual hygiene is crucial as it not only has an overall positive impact on their health but also results in high self-esteem. After all, every woman deserves to have a dignified period. Accessibilty to these sanitary napkin dispensers and incinerators is a dream advantage for women

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From silence to voice – providing dignity to women

The Swach Bharat Menstrual hygiene drive is widespread in the country with its focus on awareness amongst the citizens and ecofriendly options to dispose sanitary wastes with the use of incinerators. The University Grant Commission has appealed to all educational institutions and women’s hostels to install sanitary napkin dispenser and sanitary napkin burners for their benefit. It is ‘we the people’ who have the power to change the country.  

Manufacture of Low-Cost Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines

 Sanitary napkin manufacturers have witnessed a significant rise in the percentage of consumers using different brands of napkins all across the country. In a developing country like ours, the divide between the rich and the poor over the years has been widening with rural areas being affected the most. Health and hygiene in remote and rural areas have not gained adequate importance and has worsened the divide. In a recent survey, it was found that 42% of the women in the country use napkins and about 16% use their local alternatives. Also, in many parts of India, women do not have access to sanitary napkins. Shame and taboo surround menstruation and as such young women refrain from buying sanitary napkins.

Awareness breaks the taboo

‌While affordability of napkins in the urban areas has caught up largely, the rural areas are facing the brunt. As such, sanitary napkin machine manufacturers in India have understood the hygiene needs of women and are catering to their needs with low-cost options. Several organizations and non-profits are promoting an increased awareness in the rural sectors. They feel this is the first step towards empowering the young women in the country. With awareness of hygiene comes the need to use hygienic sanitary napkins but is poverty, gender inequality and myths that the society has formed with regards to menstruation prevent women from buying these products?

The role of startups and NGO’s

Sanitary napkin manufacturers and startups in India feel they need to give back to the women in need. They have designed low cost hygienic napkins and have installed sanitary napkin machines for easy access in various parts of the city. While most of these napkins are cost effective, they are also biodegradable, easily available and safe to use. The sanitary napkin incinerator in India goes hand in hand with the vending machine for safe and hygienic disposal of used napkins. 

The Steps Needed For Putting Sanitary Napkin Dispenser Into Action

Focusing on convenience and the needs of women, the idea of Sanitary Napkin Incinerators was born. But the use of some chemicals in the feminine hygiene products raises questions about how safe they really are. Glolifecare focuses on improving the feminine hygiene to reduce the problems faced by women during menstruation with their specialized products.

Sanitary Napkin Destroyer

Napkin Incinerators:

Incinerators are machines made for instant disposal of used Napkins in a very scientific and hygienic way. They have a top opening door for easy operation. The machine size is easy and convenient to install inside the toilet. The outside is built with mild steel with powder coating. The ash is collected in an Ash Collection tray at the bottom of the Incinerator.

Eco-Friendly Napkin Dispenser:

Our highest quality sanitary napkins vending machines and dispensers provide a better experience for women during their period of menstruation. The machines have easy refill and are high capacity dispensers. Handy, one-at-a-time dispensing ensures users only touch the napkin they take, promoting increased hygiene.

To implement into the society an eco-friendly nature of use, the incinerators and dispensers help your environment. Glolifecare not only focuses on curbing environmental pollution, it also aids all women to feel comfortable during the menstruation time with its great products.

How Sanitary Napkin Incinerator In India Can Help You Improve Your Health

82% of women contract some form of infection during the time of menstruation.

The issues they commonly face are:
• Itching Sensation
• Inflammation and Burning
• Yeast Infection
• Fallopian Tube Infection
• Uterus Infection
• Excessive White Discharge

At the time of menstruation, a woman is most vulnerable to all kinds of diseases. At these times, availability of Sanitary pads/napkins is a big problem. Having accessibility to these basic necessities avoids a lot of mental and emotional stress. 

Without a Sanitary Napkin vending machine, women and girls in India, would have to ask a peer or elder for the same, resulting in embarrassment and anxiety in some cases. If they are too shy to ask and let the menstruation continue un-hindered, this could have other problems.

The next issue can occur when disposing of these napkins. Toilets often get clogged because many women try to flush used napkins down the drain. Taking proper care with timely and right use of sanitary pads, and disposing them hygienically helps eliminate the risk.

To this effort, Glo Life Care Equipments have installed and funded a large number of Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines and Sanitary Napkin Incinerators in India.