Ansell is a global supplier of personal protection (PPE) equipment solutions designed for workers in a wide range of industries. Ansell's customers include businesses engaged in the Manufacturing, Agriculture, Healthcare and Scientific sectors, as well as many other business sectors. Ansell has developed a global presence that includes sales, operations and manufacturing sites in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia and employs more than 15,000 people worldwide. Ansell's position as a market leader has evolved over more than 100 years of history and can be attributed to our history of providing innovative protection solutions to workers through a deep understanding of the worker experience.
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, every step toward reducing our environmental footprint counts. At Ansell, they are committed to innovations that benefit both people and the planet.
SMART Pack, now available with Ansell's trusted AccuTech® 91-225 and TouchNTuff® 73-701 gloves, embodies this vision. By combining efficiency, sustainability, and usability, SMART Pack offers the same dependable gloves in smarter, more sustainable packaging.
Ansell Earth: Thinking of People and Planet First
SMART Pack is a key initiative under Ansell Earth, their global product sustainability framework. Ansell Earth guides their sustainability efforts across all areas of the business, focusing on five core pillars: Material, Manufacturing, Packaging, Use, and End of Use.
This initiative reflects Ansell's dedication to minimizing environmental impact without compromising product quality or performance. SMART Pack demonstrates these principles in action, showcasing how innovative design and thoughtful material selection can deliver both functionality and sustainability.
By reducing packaging size, incorporating recyclable materials, and optimizing shipping efficiency, SMART Pack aligns with Ansell's mission to reduce their environmental footprint at every stage of the product lifecycle.
SMART Pack: Smart For the Cleanroom
In the highly controlled environment of cleanrooms, protecting the product is paramount. Designed with cleanroom requirements, transfer, and handling in mind, SMART Pack ensures optimal product protection while supporting environmental sustainability. The result is a system that reduces waste, optimizes storage, and enhances cleanroom operations, all while maintaining Ansell’s uncompromising quality standards.
The journey begins with automation. As shown in their Automated Packing Process video, SMART Pack’s design ensures minimal human contact, drastically reducing contamination risks. Each step of the packing process: placing gloves on the inner wrap, folding the wrap, and sealing the pouch, is carefully executed by machines to ensure sterility and precision.
Ready to explore the benefits of SMART Pack? Download the SMART Pack Benefits Summary to see how Ansell's innovative packaging combines sustainability with cleanroom compliance.
SMART Pack: Smart For the Environment
Every element of SMART Pack is designed to minimize its environmental impact. By making pouches 56% smaller, Ansell is saving over 20.4 tons of plastic annually, the equivalent of 2 million plastic water bottles1. The shipper cases, now 15% smaller and 30% lighter2, improve transportation efficiency, allowing us to ship 18% more gloves per shipment3.
Smaller, lighter shipper cases considerably reduce CO2 emissions from 117 tonnes to 90 tonnes annually. Equating to 73,340 fewer miles driven by delivery vans - that's almost 3 times around the globe!4
Beyond reducing plastic waste, Ansell has eliminated paper Instructions for Use (IFU) by including a QR code directly on the packaging. This transition to digital Instructions for Use (IFU) saves 17 trees annually5 while making information more accessible and convenient for users.
Sustainability Recap in Numbers:
SMART Pack’s benefits go beyond what meets the eye. Consider these impactful statistics:
1 million fewer plastic bags used annually thanks to the new packing configuration3.
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Smaller pouches saving 20.4 tons of plastic every year1.
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Shipper cases are made from 100% recycled cardboard and lined with 30% recycled HDPE plastic.
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Smaller, lighter shipper cases have reduced CO2 emissions by 27 tons annually, equivalent to planting over 1,000 trees6.
Curious about the full environmental impact of SMART Pack? Download the SMART Pack Environmental One-Pager for detailed insights.
Efficiency Meets User-Friendliness
In sterile environments, every detail matters. The SMART Pack doesn’t just deliver sustainability, it enhances usability with thoughtful design and functionality.
The inner and outer bags are crafted with user convenience and cleanroom compliance in mind:
Inner Bag:
- Gamma irradiation label for sterile assurance.
- Easy-tear opening for quick and clean access.
- Made from recyclable Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) which can also be recycled7.
- Reduced printed areas to lower emissions during production.
- Barcode labels replaced with inkjet printing to minimize contamination risks.
Outer Bag:
- Easy-tear opening for smooth handling.
- Made from recyclable Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) which can also be recycled7.
- Clear inkjet-printed traceability information for visibility and compliance.
Ansell's Packing & Unpacking Process video highlights how the SMART Pack is configured within a carton and designed for intuitive unpacking. The process is designed to minimize contamination risks while supporting efficient handling and also saves valuable time for operators in high-pressure cleanroom environments.
For operators in critical environments, SMART Pack delivers peace of mind. Redesigned shipper cases maximize storage efficiency by accommodating more SMART Pack shipper cases per standard and Euro pallet compared to current dimensions. Despite the compact packaging, each case contains the same number of gloves, ensuring unmatched reliability and operational efficiency.
Innovation in Every Detail
As Ansell brings SMART Pack to the market, they're not just solving today’s challenges, they're anticipating tomorrow’s. By integrating technology and environmental consciousness, they're setting a new standard for cleanroom PPE.
Their Promo Video illustrates the broader vision behind SMART Pack, demonstrating how thoughtful design and sustainability work hand-in-hand to redefine cleanroom PPE.
Transforming the Way We Protect
Ansell’s SMART Pack is not just packaging, it’s a promise. A promise to keep innovating, to protect people and the planet, and to empower industries with solutions that balance performance and responsibility.
Whether you’re managing a sterile facility, optimizing logistics, or reducing your environmental footprint, SMART Pack is designed to make your operations easier and more sustainable.
Ansell invites you to experience this revolution for yourself. Explore the promo video, witness the packing process, and learn how their automated technology is reshaping the industry.
References:
1. Average 500ml plastic water bottle is 12.5grams
2. Based on 73-701 current shipper case weight vs. 73-701 new shipper case weight
3. Based on FY22 sales volumes (styles 91-225 & 73-701 only)
4. UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting, v1, 2021, average emission conversion factors for delivery van up to 3.5 ton (diesel)
5. Recycling 1 tonne of paper saves around 1400 liters of oil, 26,500 liters of water and 17 trees. Source: https://www.theworldcounts.com/stories/paper-waste-facts 6. https://www.anthesisgroup.com/insights/what-exactly-is-1-tonne-of-co2/#equivalent
7. Always check your local recyclable status of HDPE and LDPE as these plastic materials may not be considered suitable for recycling in your country.
Previously Featured on Ansell's blog.
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