BIODEGRADABILITY AND END OF LIFE DISPOSAL

Greenhealth Approved glove and medical products are rigorously vetted against the Health Care Without Harm Sustainable Glove Criteria. This vetting process focuses on chemical content, responsible manufacturing, and impact during use. The criteria were not designed to validate or endorse specific end-of-life disposal mechanisms such as biodegradability, composting, landfilling or incineration. Our approval process does not assess or confirm the efficacy, safety, or environmental impact of disposal claims. Therefore, users should exercise their own due diligence and consult with relevant waste management professionals and local regulations regarding the appropriate and compliant disposal of all gloves, regardless of their Greenhealth Approved status. We continue to monitor the research around the biodegradability of plastic polymers and the impacts they pose on soil, water, climate and human health.