Agriculture
December 18, 2023
Eco Femme Subsidized Pads
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Eco Femme
Updated on December 18, 2023
·Created on August 27, 2015
The go! Pad is a sanitary pad comprised of banana fibers and agro-waste produced by Sustainable Health Enterprises.
The go! Pad is a sanitary pad comprised of banana fibers and agro-waste produced by Sustainable Health Enterprises.
Target SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Market Suggested Retail Price
$0.03
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Sustainable Health Enterprises (SHE)
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Saathi Pads.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Large-scale pilot production. Mostly manufactured in own community factory to be cut, carded, washed, fluffed, and solar dried.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
Directly from manufacturer at market price. go! Pads are sold to women and schools where they can be given to girls who need them. They also have a monthly donation and sponsorship program.
Distributions to Date Status
793,590 go! pads are made and sold by may 29th , 2019.
Absorbency types
Maxi
Absorbent base materials
Banana stem fibers
Usability Features
Unknown
Design Specifications
go! Pads are made from banana stem fibers Raw material is cut into small pieces and dried in the sun. It is then re-puffed in special machines and stuffed into individual pads through patented technology before passing through UV sanitation boxes.
Technical Support
N/A
Replacement Components
Single-use product
Lifecycle
Disposable and biodegradable
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Designer specified performance targets include: low-cost, eco-friendly, and local production
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
The pad needs to be changed after every 10 hours.
Complementary Technical Systems
N/A
Academic Research and References
Hannah J., Hannah K., et al,. 2019, The impact of menstrual hygiene management on adolescent health: The effect of Go! pads on rate of urinary tract infection in adolescent females in Kibogora, Rwanda, International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Compliance with regulations
Recognized and promoted by Government of Rawanda
Evaluation methods
Field trials and use acceptance testing
Other Information
None
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