The importance of sustainable hygiene products
About Plastfree
Rika Bothra Sinha – Marketing Director, Plastfree MiddleEast
Plastfree are the producers of plastic-free, eco-friendly and biodegradable period products that are affordable and accessible to all.
The company came into existence with the vision of helping to create a more sustainable earth. Two years of research and development materialized the concept of Plastfree – realizing plastic has no place in periods.
About this Episode
In this episode, Hilmarie and Shirin introduce Rika Bothra Sinha – Marketing Director, Plastfree MiddleEast. They talk about why Rika got involved with Plastfree, its history, and the role and importance of plastic-free sanitary products in creating a sustainable environment.
They explore some sensitive and taboo topics including periods and bullying and how to tackle these issues. Tune in to hear the whole story!
“I decided to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle for myself and I was aiming to reduce the usage of single-use plastic in my day to day life”
Rika Bothra Sinha
“Not to be afraid of taking risks or a failure and if you’re passionate about something, do not second guess yourself, just believe in yourself and everything will fall into place”
– Rika Bothra Sinha
Show highlights
“One sanitary pad is equivalent to using four single-use plastic bags.”
Rika Bothra Sinha
“The challenge has always been about creating awareness. Most people are not even aware of the harmful effects of the conventional sanitary pads they’re using”
Rika Bothra Sinha
Useful Links
Website: https://plastfree.ae/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plastfreeme/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Plastfree-ME-106754667874725
Twitter: https://twitter.com/plastfreepad
