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Disrupting Menstrual Care with Sustainable Materials with Rashmi Prakash, Aruna Revolution

Disrupting Menstrual Care with Sustainable Materials with Rashmi Prakash, Aruna Revolution

Update: 2025-01-30
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Our guest today is Rashmi Prakash, founder of Aruna Revolution. Aruna is a sustainable fibre company making compostable menstrual pads that are better for our bodies and the planet.

We talk about the intersection of climate and human health, how they’re turning agricultural byproducts like stems into sustainable, high performance fibres, and Rashmi’s journey from medical engineer to startup founder.

Talking points:

  • The impact and scale of single-use menstrual products
  • Biodegradable vs compostable materials
  • Balancing technology development with consumer product strategy
  • Scaling up production to 1 tonne
  • Creating sustainable supply chains through direct farmer relationships
  • The transition from engineering to entrepreneurship

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Disrupting Menstrual Care with Sustainable Materials with Rashmi Prakash, Aruna Revolution

Disrupting Menstrual Care with Sustainable Materials with Rashmi Prakash, Aruna Revolution

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