Menstruation is natural. Yet, for millions of women and girls, conversations around menstrual health are still surrounded by silence, stigma, and misinformation. What should be a matter of health, dignity, and confidence often becomes a hidden struggle—impacting not only personal well-being, but also the environment we all share.
At Vedan Trust, we believe menstrual health is not just a women’s issue—it is a public health issue, an environmental issue, and a social responsibility.
Every single disposable sanitary pad can take 500–800 years to decompose. With nearly 70% of urban women in India relying on disposable sanitary products, the amount of non-biodegradable menstrual waste entering our landfills, drains, water systems, and waste streams is alarming.
But the challenge is not just the waste—it is the lack of awareness around safe disposal.
Because menstrual hygiene is still considered a taboo topic in many homes, schools, colleges, and workplaces, women are often left to manage disposal in secrecy. This has led to unsafe practices such as:
What remains hidden inside washrooms eventually becomes a visible environmental and public health problem.
A small red dot symbolizes a monthly cycle. But when paired with awareness, it can become a symbol of change.
“Green the Red Dot” is Vedan’s initiative to transform the way society understands, manages, and talks about menstruation—making it healthier, safer, and more sustainable.
Through this initiative, we work with:
to create informed, confident, and environmentally responsible menstrual practices.
At Vedan, we conduct engaging and science-based menstrual health programs through:
Awareness Sessions
Breaking myths, addressing taboos, and creating safe spaces for open conversations.
Interactive Workshops
Hands-on demonstrations on menstrual products, hygiene practices, and safe disposal methods.
Webinars & Training Programs
Reaching larger audiences with expert-led sessions on menstrual health, sustainability, and wellness.
Institutional Programs
Helping schools, colleges, workplaces, and communities adopt safe menstrual waste management systems.
True menstrual freedom comes with informed choices.
We promote sustainable menstrual solutions that are:
These include:
By shifting even one individual toward sustainable alternatives, we reduce years of waste and create lifelong health benefits.
Sustainable menstrual practices create impact far beyond personal health.
They protect:
We envision a world where menstruation is never hidden in shame, managed in secrecy, or disposed of without responsibility.
A world where every red dot leaves a green impact.
Embrace Sustainable Menstrual Solutions
Safe. Plastic-Free. Toxin-Free. Dignified. Environmentally Responsible.
If your school, college, workplace, community, or institution would like to host a menstrual health awareness session, workshop, or sustainable hygiene program, connect with Vedan Trust—because change begins with conversation, and sustainability begins with awareness.
At Vedan, we don’t just manage problems — we redesign systems, empower communities, and create models that continue long after we leave. Your support helps scale solutions that are practical, measurable, and replicable.
