 | Best Eco-Friendly Safety Gloves 20241 Comment2 January 2024 So many gloves (especially disposables) are unrecyclable, with millions being dumped in landfills every year. With the implications of our harmful living now coming into view, lots of industries are striving to 'go green', and more and more consumers are searching for products that have been manufactured ethically and responsibly.
Eco-friendly manufacturers can promote green living by utilising recyclable or biodegradable materials to eliminate waste build-up. Sustainable manufacturing methods are also vital, helping to minimise water, chemical and energy use. What Will This Guide Cover?Here at SafetyGloves.co.uk, we pride ourselves on our careful selection of trusted brands and glove manufacturers. In this article, we'll examine the Best Eco-Friendly Safety Gloves suitable for a number of different industrial applications. We've picked out a few key industries to focus on, but don't worry, we've listed lots of other suitable applications too! Here's what this handy guide will cover:
Best Eco-Friendly Assembly GlovesUCI EnviroFlex Lightweight Eco-Friendly Work Safety Gloves Why We Love Them... ✔ Each pair is made from one 500ml recycled bottle Also Perfect For... ✔ Construction The Cons... ✘ These gloves cannot be used with chemicals (See Our Solution)
Editor's Review: The UCI EnviroFlex Gloves are entirely latex free, lightweight and dextrous. If you want to be more environmentally friendly, you'll love that one pair of gloves equals one recycled plastic bottle - it's as simple as that! These gloves are also superb for use in damp and wet conditions. EN Standards: EN 388 Best Eco-Friendly Food Manufacturing GlovesTraffiGlove Sustain Tri-Polymer Disposable Nitrile Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ The world's first carbon neutral disposable glove Also Perfect For... ✔ Food Prep, Packaging and Service The Cons... ✘ Contains latex, so may not work with sensitive skin (See Our Solution)
Editor's Review: Traditional nitrile gloves can take over 100 years to biodegrade on landfills, but the TraffiGlove Sustain Nitrile Disposables biodegrade by an impressive 82% within 90 days. These gloves use a high content of sustainably produced raw material, take 85% less energy to process, as well as being supplied in recyclable packaging! Best Eco-Friendly Gardening GlovesBriers Latex-Coated Breathable Bamboo Gardening Gloves Why We Love Them... ✔ Made from ultra-soft feel, eco-conscious natural bamboo fibres Perfect For... ✔ Plant Maintenance The Cons... ✘ Not suitable for heavy work (See Our Solution)
Editor's Review: Environmentally conscious, hypoallergenic and comfortable, the Briers Latex-Coated Breathable Bamboo Gardening Gloves have it all. Bamboo fabric is a much more sustainable alternative to other glove materials, meaning you can tend to your beloved garden while helping the planet too. Best Eco-Friendly Oil and Gas GlovesPowerform S6 Ecotek Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Ecotek Biodegradability Technology returns nitrile gloves to nature Also Perfect For... ✔ Janitorial Maintenance The Cons... ✘ Not suitable for protection against mechanical hazards (See Our Solution)
Editor's Review: Disposable gloves can be very problematic for the environment. The Powerform S6 Ecotek Disposables combat waste build-up, utilising clever technology which ensures that these gloves will decompose within 945 days. Plus, they're great for protecting the skin and preventing contamination. EN Standards: EN 420, EN 374 Best Eco-Friendly Utilities GlovesPolyco Polyflex Eco Latex Coated Utility Gloves Why We Love Them... ✔ Made with reduced plastic and recycled materials Also Perfect For... ✔ Construction work The Cons... ✘ Lower level of abrasion protection (See Our Solution)
Editor's Review: It's time to (literally) go green with the Polyflex Eco Gloves. Not only does each pair contain 10g of recycled plastic bottles, but they're even packed without a trace of plastic. You can cut down on your industry's reliance on virgin materials like oil-based polyester, all whilst keeping your hands comfy and protected. EN Standards: EN 388 Our ConclusionOur superb range of eco-friendly gloves looks out for the good of your hands and the earth. Swap out wasteful materials for recyclable and biodegradable alternatives, and do your part for the planet, because even a small change can make a difference. If you're looking for more gloves, why not check out our Assembly, Food Manufacturing and Gardening categories? For more expert opinions, check out our other Top 5 Lists here at SafetyGloves.co.uk. Have a question or something to add? Let us know in the comments below, or find us on Facebook and Twitter! | ||||||||||
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