EcoSmart Uganda
EcoSmart pads are locally produced sanitary pads by Eco Smart Uganda. They are low cost, biodegradable in nature and comfortable in use.
The pads are made from locally available sugarcane fiber which makes them commercially viable for women and girls from low resource environments.
EcoSmart Pads Features at a Glance
Made from locally available sugarcane fiber making them commercially viable for women and girls from low resource environments.
Natural & Readily Available
Raw Materials
Locally manufactured from upcycled sugarcane residue, a raw material that is available in abundance.
Environmentally
Friendly
All components used to make Ecosmart Pads are biodegradable in nature, which conserves the environment.
Soft Feel, Comfortable
and Stays Dry
The pad is soft & comfortable on the skin & its top layer is made of material that leaves the pad feeling dry while in use.
Springing dignity and vibrancy in the life of every girl and woman.
According to the needs assessment done in Central and Western Uganda, girls and women from low income backgrounds still struggle to access healthy materials to use while managing their menstrual flow.
This is still affecting their pursuit to education and performance in their day today tasks.
