Revolutionizing Workplace Safety: The Closed Loop Recycling PPE Vending Program
When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE), companies have always been faced with two options: continuously purchase new gear or have employees wear dirty/bacteria-infested PPE. In order to keep employees safe, many sites have unlimited access to new gloves and sleeves for employees. Closed Loop Recycling (CLR) is proud to introduce a solution that changes the game: our innovative PPE Vending Program, which offers both new and professionally laundered PPE directly from conveniently located vending machines.
While many suppliers only offer new PPE, CLR recognizes that this one-size-fits-all approach often leads to unnecessary waste and escalating costs. Our program is designed to address these issues head-on by incorporating laundered PPE into the distribution process. This hybrid model extends the lifespan of each piece of PPE, ensuring that employees have constant access to safe, sanitized gear while significantly reducing overall expenses.
Cost-Savings
PPE represents a significant recurring cost for many businesses, especially in industries where frequent replacement is necessary due to contamination or wear and tear. By including laundered PPE in our vending program, CLR helps businesses dramatically extend the usable life of their gear. Over time, this approach can lead to substantial cost savings. Companies can reinvest these savings into other safety initiatives, employee programs, or operational improvements, enhancing both worker satisfaction and organizational efficiency.
Constant Access
Safety is paramount in any workplace. Hand injuries are the biggest riskin manufacturing. Many sites are choosing to get a better, more launderable glove to increase safety, hygiene, and savings. The CLR Vending Program ensures that employees always have access to the protective gear they need, exactly when they need it. Vending machines strategically placed throughout facilities help minimize downtime and eliminate the dangerous temptation to “make do” without proper equipment.
Clean, Safe Gear
A common concern with reusing PPE is whether it can be cleaned thoroughly enough to ensure worker safety. CLR has addressed this concern through rigorous testing and advanced laundering techniques. Our process eliminates 99.9% of bacteria, ensuring that laundered PPE is not only clean but safe for reuse. We’ve gone a step further by validating that our laundering process effectively halts bacterial colonization, maintaining the integrity of the PPE and protecting your workforce from microbial risks.
In today’s business environment, sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a responsibility. The CLR Vending Program aligns with corporate sustainability goals by significantly reducing the volume of PPE waste that ends up in incinerators or landfills. By extending the life of each piece of PPE through safe, effective laundering, companies can dramatically shrink their environmental footprint while maintaining the highest standards of worker protection. CLR provides monthly sustainability reporting for your corporate green initiatives!
If you’re ready to take your PPE program to the next level, contact Closed Loop Recycling today to learn more about how our vending program can transform your approach to safety, savings, and sustainability.