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Cost-effective, capable of being formed into any imaginable shape, plastic is believed to be a magical material. But did you know over 80% of the composed plastic has been disposed of either into the landfills or into the environment?

Over the last few decades, people have started cutting back on plastic usage, as we have become fully aware of its impact on our environment. However, there are many areas that still need our attention – protective boots being one of them. Buying products that are eco-friendly and ethical is what we need in today’s world.

The Impact of Disposable Booties on Our Environment

The impact of single-use plastic booties is definitely bad, just like any other plastic product. Even though paper is considered to be a better alternative, it too has detrimental effects on the general environment. In fact, one of the studies suggest that more than 40% of waste in America is a paper waste.

The life process of paper is harmful for the environment as it emits carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Moreover, paper booties are bulkier and adds to the amount of garbage going to dumpsites or landfills.

Why Plastic-Made Products Are Harmful for the Environment?

• Human bodies absorb chemicals that are being added to plastic. Some of these chemicals have been reported to trigger hormonal disorders or other health-related issues;
• Plastic left-outs can injure or harm marine or wildlife;
• Plastic can survive thousands of years under water and can disrupt marine habitat;
• Plastic covered in landfills can extract poisonous chemicals that infect ground water.

Paper/Plastic Disposable Booties VS The Original CleanBoot

Did you know over 11 million tons of recyclable clothing and shoes make their way into disposal areas each year?

There is no denying the fact that both the disposable and reusable boot covers slip over your shoes/ boots to prevent customer’s floors from dust and debris. However, if you take a closer look, you’ll discover that reusable boot covers also give your work boots additional protection, and that too is eco-friendly.

Cost-Effectiveness

Although the plastic and paper boot covers come with a cheaper price tag, you have to continually pay over and over with each use. The Original CleanBoot offers a tested lifespan of approximately 3-6 months (depending on the application and type of wear) which is a far better investment. (If you would like to have us do a no-cost, no obligation cost analysis on your current buying/wearing habits, feel free to contact us at sales@thecleanboot.ca)

Environment-Friendly

The ‘Go Green’ trend is taking contractors and service technicians by storm. Instead of putting your money in something that won’t last, you can invest in a product that can be washed and reused over and over. This environmentally friendly approach is great for your bottom line, but also reflects well on your company as it demonstrates your environmental consciousness. This in-turn should result in greater customer satisfaction.

A Quick Fact: On an average, a service technician or a contractor does around 4-8 service calls per day. That correlates to a minimum 5-8 pairs of disposable boot covers worn daily. The washable and reusable CleanBoot on the other hand, helps reduce the need for an approximate 480 pairs of single-use paper and plastic disposables from landfill sites in a 3-month period.

What Can You Do?

One of the best ways to save the environment is to avoid disposable items. Consider/start using reusable options, such as The Original CleanBoot, which can be used over and over again. This helps reduce waste and protects our environment.