US-based health care services company Cardinal Health has announced the launch of its surgical gloves portfolio in sustainable, half-fold packaging. The portfolio includes the Protexis powder-free and Triflex powdered surgical gloves.

The surgical glove packaging makes Cardinal Health able to help reduce consumption of materials and help customers reduce their environmental footprint and minimize waste. The half-folded format packaging configuration also helps customers maximize their storage space.

The glove dispenser boxes are at least 30% smaller and use at least 15% less cardboard than competitive products sold in tall packaging configurations and contain individual pouches, which are at least 48% smaller compared to competitive products.

Besides packaging enhancements, the company also has implemented initiatives such as non-hazardous waste recycling, heat recovery and water recycling, to address and improve its surgical glove manufacturing operations in Thailand.

Cardinal Health said over 95% of its surgical gloves feature paper-based wrap material, or inner wallets, which are made from renewable resources and are recyclable.

The packaging has received a green leaf icon designation from the Premier healthcare alliance, which identifies 'environmentally preferred purchasing products' for its members, claimed the company.