With nearly 50 percent of India's population being women, and 40 percent of them in the menstruating age group of 10 to 45 years, the potential market for biodegradable sanitary pads is vast. However, the organic market faces challenges due to a lack of awareness and perceptions of high costs. Despite this, the demand for eco-friendly menstrual products is slowly gaining traction as more people recognize the environmental impact of traditional pads. As awareness grows, biodegradable pads represent a significant opportunity for sustainable growth in the personal care industry, addressing both health and environmental concerns. Josa Pads, founded by Ria Patil Chandray, offers affordable, high-quality, organic sanitary napkins that prioritize sustainability. With over 27 years in the corporate sector and a strong background in women’s social welfare. Chandray leads the company in advancing eco-friendly menstrual products and expanding sustainable solutions.
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Pushpa Lakshmi
Founder, EcoKadai
Offers an impressive range of biodegradable home compostable tableware products, capturing the hearts of eco-conscious consumers in cafes, restaurants, hotels, and tourist places
Nishant Mathur
Founder, Envome Eco
Committed to crafting sustainable dining solutions that respect and protect the environment, the firm produces high-quality areca palm leaf plates and bowls, offering an eco-friendly alternative to single use plastics
Valerian Louis Fernandes
Managing Director, Flora Eco Dine
Manufacture and export a wide range of eco-conscious disposables, including areca palm leaf disposables, sugarcane bagasse products, and green sal leaf disposables
Raghuveer Panaghanti
Co-Founder, Indisutras Natural Products
Specializes in a diverse array of products, which encompasses bamboo products, utility products, handmade stationery, tongue cleaners, handmade wooden combs, coconut products, and various other items
Ria Patil Chandray
Managing Director, Josa Pads
Dedicated to sustainability, women's empowerment, and affordability, the firm significantly contributes to waste reduction by offering organic and biodegradable sanitary pads
Soumo Ghosh
Founder, Jutaji
The company is advancing in the footwear industry by using natural, biodegradable materials like organic cotton, hemp, and natural rubber to create durable, comfortable shoes sold online
Pratibha Bharathi
Founder, Nature's Bio Plastic
"Manufacturer of biodegradable plastic products made from natural starch, vegetable oil derivatives and vegetable waste, including garbage bags, carry bags, bin liners, wrapping covers and many more
Naveen
Proprietor, Nav Green Enterprise
Committed to providing high quality biodegradable products by exploring cost-effective biomaterials based on corn, sugarcane and plant leaf starch waste to maintain high standards while reducing costs
Revathi Ravishankar
Founder & CEO, RangBio
A biotechnology startup focuses on the development of sustainable colors and dyes sourced from microorganisms, encompassing biotech colors, microbe dyes, food coloring, and art supplies
Kalyan Kumar
Founder, SPS Kalyan Machine Designer
Specializes in the manufacture of advanced machinery specifically designed for the production of biodegradable and edible products, particularly in producing ecofriendly containers like TK pro bowls and parcel boxes
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