Approximately 21.8 billion disposable sanitary pads are used in India each year. These pads, mostly made of plastic, contribute to more than 100,000 tons of marine litter. The mission of the project is to produce 100% biodegradable, compostable, all-natural sanitary pads and educate Indian women in their use and proper disposal. The project would hold workshops with women in rural areas where access is extremely limited or nonexistent and in urban areas where plastic pads are readily available. Workshops would focus on improving knowledge and awareness of sustainable menstruation, health hazards caused by plastic sanitary pads, and the environmental issues resulting from disposal. Expected project outcomes include an increased awareness of proper disposal methods and a reduced amount of plastic waste as a result; improved women’s health from access to more hygienic pad options; and reduced number of work and school days lost due to inability to travel on menstruation days. (Video produced by UNDP - SDG Finance Geneva Summit 2021)