Did you know that an average woman uses 11,000 disposable pads during her lifetime? Protection that takes almost 500 years to decompose; impressive figures.
Today, we share the environmental impact of periodic protections and discover how Balya Lady offers a sustainable and colorful alternative.
The annual figures that make you dizzy
🗑️ 45 billion disposable periodic protectors end up in landfills every year
💧 9,000 litres of water are needed to produce the disposable pads used by a woman for one year
🌍 A Balya Lady menstrual panty replaces 41 disposable protectors per year
💚 3 kg of waste avoided by one menstrual panty per year
The carbon footprint of disposable pads vs Balya Lady by
Protections jetables | Culottes Balya lady | |
Production | 5,3 kg CO2 | 1,05 kg CO2 |
Transportation | 1,2 kg CO2 | 0,15 kg CO2 |
Waste | 3,5 kg CO2 | - |
Maintenance | - | 0,6 kg CO2 |
Our commitment to the planet
At Balya Lady, we have chosen natural materials and responsible production:
Certified organic cotton
Natural and unbleached hemp
Natural water dyes
Local production
Conclusion
Choosing the Balya Lady menstrual panties is a concrete gesture for the planet while taking care of yourself. Our commitment goes beyond the product: we create a conscious and committed community for a more sustainable future.
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