O uso de opções sustentáveis durante o ciclo menstrual: possíveis impactos para a redução dos resíduos sólidos

Abstract

In recent decades, there has been an exponential increase in the use of disposable pads, and as a consequence the increase in waste generated, which directly impact the environment, causing various damages to the planet. However, there are sustainable alternatives on the market that help minimize this problem, such as menstrual cups or reusable pads they can be used to replace disposable pads. The objective of this work was to evaluate and explore how to reduce the amount of solid waste from health services generated in the menstrual cycle of Recife, Pernambuco. However, it was possible to observe that despite the various sustainable alternatives that the market offers, people still tend to choose the disposable option, which raises an alert for more intense work and prioritizing awareness for people, showing that these options are current alternatives, effective, which do not expire so quickly, are simple to clean and also offer all the comfort you need at the time of menstruation, evaluating its environmental impacts on society, and how it affects the health of the person who menstruates.