- Water hyacinth is a plant that grows in water.
- It can harm lakes and rivers by blocking sunlight.
- A researcher named Pooja Singh wants to use it to make sanitary pads.
- These pads can help women stay clean during their periods.
- This project could also help local women earn money.
- Using water hyacinth can reduce plastic waste in the environment.
Difficult words
- plant — a living thing that grows
- water — liquid that is essential for life
- block — to stop something from passingblocking
- researcher — a person who studies something
- sanitary — clean and safe for health
- money — currency used to buy things
- environment — the nature around us
- reduce — to make something smaller in amount
- pads — soft materials used for protection
- earn — to receive money for work
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Discussion questions
- How do you feel about using plants for new purposes?
- Why is it important to help the environment?
- What do you think about women's health issues?
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