The Accumulation of P.P.E. in U.S. Landfills

Four years after that memorable March 2020 pandemic lockdown, and tons of P.P.E. pollution later, where do we go from here?

Single-use personal protective equipment, referred to as "P.P.E.", is required equipment or apparel worn on the job site to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries or illnesses.

These safety supplies are designed for short durations and are typically disposed into the trash at the end of the day or with each shift change.

There are over 3000 active landfills and over 10,000 closed municipal landfills currently operating in the U.S. and while they’re camouflaged to blend in with its surrounding, the disposal of P.P.E. without considering its environmental impact and proper waste management practices has become a growing concern across the country.

With an estimated 100 billion pairs of disposable gloves and 40 billion pairs of single-use ear plugs being disposed in landfill each year, diverting and treating these types of residues while exploring more environmentally friendly alternatives, such as biodegradable or reusable P.P.E. has become crucial on a global scale.

A NEW, SUSTAINABLE ERA

Today businesses and consumers can easily do their part to reduce plastic pollution such as micro-plastic, landfill, pollution, carbon footprints and reliance on fossil fuel based resources. A new ERA in sustainability shopping has arrived and it’s ushering new landfill-friendly P.P.E. product innovations that perform like conventional counterparts without busting budgets or sacrificing performance.

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