PadCare Labs: Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: PadCare Labs

• Mission: To make modern sanitation choices safer and recyclable for women across the world and encourage inclusiveness, equality, and healthier practices in public hygiene on a global scale.

• Founded: The company was founded by Ajinkya Dhariya, a mechanical engineering student from SGGS College, Nanded.

• Key People:

• Ajinkya Dhariya - Founder & CEO

• Aasawari - Founding Member

• Shriniwas - Founding Member

• Headquarters: PadCare Labs, Row House 4 Periwinkle Society, Pashan Hwy Side Rd, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411045

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: PadCare Labs is known for its innovative sanitary waste management system that recycles sanitary pads into cellulose and plastic pellets, products that contribute to sustainability.

Products

PadCare Bin

• Description: A specialized sanitary waste collection bin designed to be placed in restroom cubicles.

• Key Features:

• Individual liners collect up to 30 sanitary pads over three weeks.

• Activated disinfection system to prevent odor and bacterial spread.

SanEco

• Description: A sanitary waste management system that converts used sanitary pads into cellulose and plastic pellets.

• Key Features:

• Chemical and mechanical disintegration method.

• Segregation of residual products for recycling into new products such as paper and packaging materials.

• Deactivation of super-absorbent chemical from pads.

UVSATHI and UVHANDY

• Description: Products developed during the COVID-19 pandemic for disinfection using UV-C technology.

• Key Features:

• UVSATHI: Remote-controlled air and surface disinfection unit suitable for different room sizes.

• UVHANDY: Portable unit for handheld sanitization of surfaces like office desks and door handles.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched:

• UVSATHI and UVHANDY for UV-C disinfection.

• New Features/Innovations:

• The development of SANECO for eco-friendly sanitary waste processing.

• Introduction of UV-based sanitary pad collection bins.

• Partnerships:

• Collaboration with Kinetic Engineering Limited for manufacturing and distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet increasing demand.

• Acknowledgements:

• Recognitions such as the FICCI-ISC Award 2020 and the Forbes 30 under 30.

• Praise from significant industry figures such as Anand Mahindra and Sudha Murthy.

Environmental and Social Impact

• Impact Metrics:

• 47,60,000+ pads recycled.

• 7,179 kg carbon conserved.

• 1,677 liters of landfill area saved.

• 30,000+ menstruators served via CSR initiatives.

• Women Empowerment:

• The company supports over 11,000 females through accessible and innovative menstrual hygiene solutions.

• CSR Initiatives:

• School and community projects supporting sustainable menstrual hygiene management, aligning with SDGs and Swachh Bharat Mission.

PadCare Labs continues to revolutionize sanitary waste management by enhancing hygiene standards and fostering sustainable practices through their innovative ecosystem.