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Sanitary towels, tampons and liners require proper disposal after use. Just like diapers, wet wipes or cotton balls. We should not throw these products down the toilet, because due to their size, they can catch on something in the pipe and block the flow. Even if the water is drained properly, a used sanitary napkin or tampon contains menstrual fluid and should not be released into the environment. Although many women know this, unfortunately, used products do not always end up where they need to be. In which container should they be disposed of?
Where to throw away the used sanitary napkin? A simple and ecological way
used products it is best to wrap it in a piece of toilet paper and place it in a bin intended for mixed waste. Remember to empty the basket regularly, because products with blood and menstrual fluid accumulate bacteria that quickly start to give off a bad smell. In some public toilets there are specially marked containers for sanitary waste. Next to them, there are often small plastic bags. You can wrap a sanitary napkin or tampon in it and put it in the container.
Segregation of garbage. What can be put in the yellow bin?
From January 1, 2021, waste segregation in Poland is mandatory. Do you have doubts about which containers to put disposable hygiene products in? Sticks, cotton balls and wipes should go to the mixed waste container. You can also throw away your hairbrush and comb in the same bin. Plastic packaging of body, hair and face wash cosmetics should be disposed of in yellow containers for metals and plastic waste. Do the same with mascara, eyeshadow, foundation or lipstick packaging. However, remember that the packaging must be empty to be processed.
Source: Gazeta
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