Hi Temple.  There has been ...

Hi Temple.  There has been quite a bit of research on this topic. Often there is a sense of shame about hanging washed cloths used for padding to dry properly. This can create health and hygiene issues. There are a number of initiatives related to developing low-cost recyclable pads (Ugandan MakaPads are made from paper and papyrus). Also OPads, Safi Pads, etc., as part of various processes that appear to have been quite successful. Also a more recent one of manufacture from discarded banana stem that someone I spoke with was quite excited about. And across the world there are lessons in good practice regarding teaching girls on the most hygienic vare and storage ofsanitary cloths. Maybe there are some solid lessons to be learnt from that process that may be of help to you. Good luck with your work. You're involved in an area of work that holds massive importance and still receives far too little acknowledgement and support.