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Scott Arnot, Product Marketing Manager Published 15th Sep, 2023 Updated 15th Oct, 2026

Where sustainability goes hand in hand with safety gloves.

INTRODUCING OUR NEW PACKAGING MADE FROM RECYCLABLE CARDBOARD WRAPPING!

Here at SMI, we’re rolling up our sleeves to make a difference, with a goal to be 90% plastic-free by 2030. Through doing this, we have made the committed decision to give our gloves a sustainable packaging makeover.

GETTING DRASTIC ON PLASTIC

The introduction of cardboard packaging is just one of several initiatives we've undertaken to achieve our plastic reduction targets. Combined with other measures, we've successfully reduced our overall packaging consumption by a remarkable 70% already.

THE NUMBERS SPEAK VOLUMES

The impact of this change is substantial. In 2022, we used approximately 2 million plastic bags for our ROKWEAR® glove packaging. Fast forward to 2023, and that number has plummeted to zero. This simple switch has saved a whopping 2 million plastic bags from ending up in landfills and oceans!

Join us in this shift towards greener packaging and a brighter future.

Written by Scott Arnot

Scott Arnot is Product Marketing Manager at SMI. Responsible for promoting SMI's extensive range of workplace products and services, he works closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure customers can access the products, expertise, and support they need to overcome everyday workplace challenges.

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