Evaluation of the substitution of polyethylene for polylactic acid in sanitary pads through life cycle assessment

Millions of people worldwide rely on disposable sanitary pads, but the high concentration of fossil-based polymers in their composition has negative effects on the environment. This includes the impact of extracting raw materials and the disposal of used products. While sustainable alternatives to t...

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Main Authors: Beatriz Aparecida Muniz Pereira, Nathalia Oliveira Martins, Sandra Cristina Dantas, Alice Medeiros de Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:Sustainability Science and Technology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2977-3504/adbdd2
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