What Are the Environmental Impacts of Nitrile Gloves?
While nitrile gloves are essential for infection control, they do have environmental impacts:
1. Non-Biodegradable: Nitrile gloves are not biodegradable and contribute to medical waste. 2. Recycling: Some programs exist to recycle nitrile gloves, but they are not widely available. Efforts are being made to develop more sustainable options.
