How to Dispose of Sanitary Waste More Sustainably

According to our research, 8 out of 10 individuals will choose not to use a sanitary unit if it is offensive to them, such as if it is overflowing, tricky to operate, or emitting bad odours.

Many individuals also have prior negative perceptions about existing sanitary waste disposal bins or may just simply be unaware of correct disposal methods, opting for flushing their waste instead.

Flushing anything other than human waste or toilet paper can not only pose significant threats to our wastewater systems but can also cause pollution and environmental risks on a wider scale.

Clogged Toilets

Due to their absorbent nature, period items take in more water and swell up when they are flushed down toilets, causing blockages not only in your toilet pipes but also in general waste systems in your area.

A clogged toilet leads to expensive plumber house calls while clogged sewer pipes cause untreated water to overflow into rivers or other bodies of water. This clog could also cause sewage backflow into your home or the nearby streets.

Environmental Impact

Sanitary products aren’t always effectively filtered out by waste treatment plants, and it’s been reported that at least 80% of the world’s untreated sewage ends up in oceans.

Unsightly menstrual waste from this doesn’t only wash up on shores around the world; plastic bits from these products that are ingested by various forms of marine life could eventually end up in our diets as well.

According to research, we could be eating up to 11,000 pieces of plastic every year from seafood alone, which could have unknown impacts on our health in the long term.

While they can be better for the environment, biodegradable labelled tampons and pads should not be flushed. Being biodegradable does not mean that they are water-soluble, and the environment they end up in plays a huge role in how they biodegrade.

Since many women aren’t using sanitary bins for their intended purpose because of the lack of hygiene and cumbersome usage methods, our team at SaniPod™ has formulated a revolutionary solution in response.

SaniPod™ is proud to be the benchmark of sanitary hygiene in the industry. Our state-of-the-art range of manual and automatic sanitary bins offers a touch-free, exclusive, and hygienic experience when disposing of your used sanitary products. Do your part for the ocean and take care of your waste with ease and comfort.