Innovation

Keywords: Waste Management, Health

Sustainable Social Business Limited which is a non-profit organization from Eastern province of Rwanda utilizes the available banana trees to promote innovative waste management. They use the banana fibers forming part of the residue after harvest to make sanitary pads. The company’s mission is to keep women productive and comfortable during menstruation period by providing them with healthy and affordable sanitary pads. Besides benefiting the women, the initiative creates employment and fosters proper management of environment.