The Short & Long Term Benefits of Laundering Your PPE
We all know how important personal protective equipment is for keeping workers safe on the job; but what happens after it’s used can make a big difference too. Instead of tossing gear after one use, more companies are discovering the benefits of laundering and reusing it. Not only is this more sustainable for the environment, but it also helps maintain cleanliness standards, and saves money in the long run.
When it comes to the environmental benefits of laundering protective gear, we are built to help you achieve three goals: extending the lifespan of your gear, lowering volume of waste, and helping you earn your ISO certification. Increasing the lifespan of your protective equipment helps you save money on future gear spending. Monitoring and lowering waste volume allows for the conservation of natural resources which leads to long-term benefits and helps keep our world healthy. Attaining your ISO 14001 certification means that not only are you reducing your environmental footprint and increasing efficiency, but it also means that you are in adherence to environmental laws and regulations, decreasing legal risks and penalties.
Our laundering process gives your personal protective equipment a deep-clean and another chance to be circulated. Once a pair of gloves has been used, they are likely saturated with sweat and covered in bacteria. Through our laundering process, bacteria is reduced to ensure that your gloves are safe for reuse. This means that you can reuse gear with lower risk of illness or infection.
Now for your bottom line: we can help you save money long-term.When considering purchasing new safety equipment, consider how we provide an 80% cost savings with our program. This adds up quickly. Amazon employs approximately 1.1 million warehouse personnel. Even if each of those employees uses only one pair of protective gloves each day, that is still 286 million pairs of gloves that go to waste each year. Whether your operation is large-scale or a small local shop, our laundering program helps stretch your resources further while maintaining the same high level of protection for your employees. Over time, the cost savings become significant, and the environmental benefits are a bonus you can feel good about.
In the end, laundering personal protective equipment isn’t just about cleaning; It’s about creating a smarter, more sustainable system for safety. By extending the life of your gear, protecting your workers from harmful bacteria, and saving on replacement costs, you’re taking a practical step toward both environmental responsibility and operational efficiency.
At Closed Loop Recycling, we believe every small action adds up to a big impact. Choosing to launder your safety gear means fewer items in landfills, healthier workplaces, and more money in your budget for what truly matters. Clean gear, clean conscience, and clear savings.