PPE & PROTECTIVE WORKWEAR HAND IN HAND
Every year in the UK millions of pairs of workplace gloves – both disposable and reusable – will come to the end of their working life, with many of them eventually ending up in landfill.
However, hand protection manufacturers and suppliers are increasingly recognising the role they can play in reducing the impact on the environment and look at ways of harnessing more natural resources in the manufacturing and supply of hand protection.
As environmental awareness climbs the collective business agenda, sustainability in hand protection is an imperative that intersects environmental consciousness, performance, and corporate responsibility.
As the world grapples with environmental challenges, adopting sustainable practices in hand protection not only reduces ecological impact but also demonstrates a forward-thinking commitment to a better future by overcoming challenges through innovative materials, design, and manufacturing.
Safety gloves remain an essential solution in helping protect hardworking hands and in many cases require disposal to landfill after single use to ensure the health and safety of the user, with policy often dictating incineration or disposal of those gloves.
Sustainability has emerged as a critical consideration across various industries, including hand protection. As organisations increasingly recognise the importance of minimising their own environmental impact, the focus on sustainable practices in hand protection has gained momentum.
But what does the concept of sustainability in hand protection actually look like? And how can organisations meet the safety and performance needs of their workers from a hand protection perspective whilst proactively working to be more sustainable with real and tangible actions?
We believe there are some key steps that can be taken now, as the hand protection industry moves forward with its own drive to increase sustainability within the very fabric of its products and processes.
A SUSTAINABLE OUTLOOK Historically and still conventionally, a lot of hand protection relies on materials that are resource- intensive and non-biodegradable, contributing to pollution and waste.
Identifying and sourcing sustainable materials that meet performance standards can be challenging, as not all eco-friendly materials possess the necessary protective qualities and safety managers do not want to end up with performance trade-offs. Therefore, balancing sustainability with hand protection performance is crucial.
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Chris Wahlers of Unigloves looks at some of the steps companies can take to make their hand protection management programmes more sustainable while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of workers.
Hand protection manufacturers are providing more sustainable alternatives to help mitigate these negative environmental effects. For businesses looking to provide more sustainable hand protection to their workers, there are a number of factors you can consider:
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PROCESSES Look for manufacturers and suppliers that offer biodegradable single-use nitrile that biodegrades organically in landfill.
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