PadCare Labs

Out of 355 million menstruating women in India, 52.8% change their absorbents in overused and unhygienic public toilets, where they face discomfort and an increased risk of UTIs. In addition, most sanitary waste ends up in landfills—taking up to 500 years to decompose—or in incinerators, where it releases carcinogens such as dioxins and furans.

PadCare Labs has developed an automated hygiene management system that generates harmless, recyclable output out of used sanitary napkins. Through a multi-step chemo-mechanical process, it breaks down absorbent sanitary waste into two by-products - cellulose and plastic. This output can be recycled for different applications including packaging material, plastic bricks & RDF pellets.

Their breakthrough product, PadCare Central Processing Unit can process upto 3000 pads in a day via a novel patent-pending 5D technology. The 5Ds are - Disinfection, Deodorization, Decolorization, Disintegration & Deactivation of SAP.

The disinfection, deodorization, and decolorization processes are carried out via an organic consumable called PadCare CytoSlay, which provides up to 6 log (>99.99%) bacterial reduction and is tested as per the WHO standard. ​

Their at-source disposal appliance PadCare Bins are secured, sensor-based collection units for at source collection, which provide 100% bacterial lock & deodorization. The PadCare Bin’s includes our patent-pending PadCare Vap which provides bacterial lock & deodorization. The collection bin can be stored up to 30 pads for 3-4 weeks without any odor and bacterial growth. PadCare bin's are connected with a centralized system.

PadCare Labs aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals by advancing SDG 5: Gender Equality through safe, dignified, and inclusive menstrual hygiene solutions that empower women, and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by enabling sustainable sanitary waste management that reduces landfill burden, lowers CO₂ emissions, and fosters cleaner urban environments.

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform supports the project by providing not only advanced technical expertise but also a collaborative ecosystem that accelerates the development of a world-class, impactful product.

The team brings together diverse professional and educational backgrounds, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. With expertise spanning engineering, biological sciences, economics, design, and communication, they cultivate a dynamic and challenging environment. United by a shared vision and five core values—progressive, perceptive, pragmatic, persistent, and passionate—they drive their mission forward with purpose and creativity.