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Gloves, Ethical Labour, Education and the Environment

Fri, May 07, 21

Emil Ekvardt from Great.com interviewed Steve Ardagh, CEO of Eagle Protect, as part of their 'Great.com Talks with' podcast series.

In this episode, find out how we are an ethical trailblazer that’s shaking up the disposable glove industry.

Toxic Chemical In Food Grade Gloves Causes Product Recall

Thu, Apr 08, 21

Contaminated single-use gloves were responsible for the a product recall from a pesticide free producer and processor. The antimicrobial chemical o-Phenylphenol, listed as a compound known to cause cancer, was identified as the contaminant in the FDA compliant food grade gloves.

The Ongoing Logistic Challenges of PPE During The Pandemic

Wed, Mar 31, 21

The supply chain is trying to keep up with this surge in consumer and PPE demand, while adapting to new circumstances and restrictions. The latest drama in the Suez Canal is a great example of this. With demand not looking to slow down anytime soon, a number of challenges have been created, impacting the availability and price of PPE.

Why Covid-19 is Affecting Labour Exploitation in Glove Manufacturing

Tue, Dec 08, 20

The global demand for disposable gloves due to COVID-19 is putting pressure on glove manufacturers to produce at absolute capacity. Not only is this causing some manufacturers to cut costs and quality standards, it is also contributing to new allegations of labour abuse and exploitation of workers.

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4 Major Factors Causing Glove Price Increases

Thu, Nov 19, 20

Just as worldwide shortages of masks and disinfectant products have increased the prices of those products, single-use gloves, particularly nitrile, have become increasingly difficult and costly to come by during the pandemic. We discuss the mains reasons for the price increases.

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