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Made from sturdy, rigid biological polymers like chitosan and PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates), SustainaGlove gloves are built to resist harsh chemicals, heat and exposure to dangerous toxins without penetrating into the skin or losing their structural integrity. These polymers are safe and non-toxic, and easily degrade back into the soil, unlike traditional nonbiodegradable plastic gloves.
Apart from solving the mounting issue of lab waste with its unique eco-friendly biopolymer technology, SustainaGlove is also designed with the comfort of the user in mind. Unlike traditional gloves that trap sweat, and require the addition of powders to keep them from sticking to the hands, SustainaGlove is designed to let sweat out, while also keeping chemicals and contaminants from coming in. With a hydrophilic interior built with micro-pores to allow the sweat to diffuse, and a hydrophobic outer coating that prevents seepage of lab reagents, these gloves are engineered with students and researchers always in mind.
Combining comfort, sustainability, and advanced protection, SustainaGlove redefines what a laboratory glove can be. SustainaGlove can be the solution the world needs to eradicate the 5.5 million tons of plastic generated per year by disposable plastics in bioscience facilities alone, while being tailored to scientist’s and researcher’s needs for advanced safety and wearability.
SustainaGlove matters to me because as a Biotechnology student, I spend a huge portion of my time in the lab. Every day, I use and dispose at least one set of plastic gloves, something that contributes largely to my overall plastic waste. A product like this could solve the issue of sweaty, sticky gloves while also reducing individual plastic pollution, and help future scientists like me take action against the pressing problems of climate change.
Comments
Your product idea improves on the functionality of gloves, with a clear outlook towards sustainability. Which leads to the question, are these gloves expected to be resuable? If so, how would you address the need of decontamination? If not, are they also single-use, with the advantage of being biodegradable? One of the major reasons why people prefer traditional gloves is simply because they're easy to dispose of. How do you plan on making your product more cost-efficient than the existing gloves in the market?
I look forward to further development of your product!
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