Having extended the debates surrounding water and sanitation in Africa in this week's seminar and lecture, I wanted to look more at a specific initiative that is being used to combat the problem of period poverty: reusable sanitary products. Around the world, there has been a boom in the sale of reusable sanitary products; an affordable and sustainable alternative to existing disposable products which produce huge amounts of plastic waste and are less economical. I believe that not only are reusable sanitary products a more eco-friendly alternative to existing products, but they could play a crucial role in the global fight against period poverty. Due to the longer-lasting nature of reusable sanitary products, they are a much more cost-effective and efficient means of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) to those who may not be able to afford or have consistent access to disposable sanitary products. The effects of period poverty in Africa are felt most strongly in rural areas...
Hi! I'm Lottie, a third year Arts and Sciences student at UCL. Welcome to my blog discussing the intersects between water, gender and development across the continent of Africa.