Environmental

Grippaz® extended use gloves can last 5X longer, or more than ordinary disposable nitrile gloves. Prolonged use translates to significantly less waste than traditional, single-use nitrile gloves.
The EU does not allow gloves contaminated with chemicals or biohazards to be buried in landfills, which precludes most single-use gloves. In the USA viability of landfills with contaminated gloves depends on local government and EPA guidelines. There is much hype concerning nitrile gloves, which in theory may be compostable or degradable, but putting used gloves in landfills is not usually a viable “green” option.
In the USA, nitrile gloves can be recycled through programs such as VWR and Medline recycling ventures which accept any brand, and in the UK and USA, through Terracycle. Wherever possible, we would encourage our customers to take advantage of these and similar programs, which are becoming more prevalent in response to a growing need for barrier glove protection.
In addition to their longer use life, Grippaz® uses plant-based ink and biodegradable packaging as standard practice. This allows for conventional recycling and assures complete decomposition of the boxes and cartons without dangerous toxins.
Our packaging uses over 75% recycled materials, The benefits of using recyclable materials are saving on raw material costs, manufacturing energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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