Libra Industries announced its ReadyShip recycling programs that cut protective equipment costs by up to 50% while diverting more than 11 million pounds from landfills. The circular system restores used gear through a proprietary sanitization process.
-- Libra Industries announced an expansion of its personal protective equipment recycling programs, designed to help manufacturers control costs while supporting sustainability initiatives.
More information is available at https://www.librami.com/readyship-glove-and-ppe-recycling
Manufacturing facilities across the country face increasing pressure to balance operational expenses with worker safety requirements and long-term environmental responsibility. Traditional approaches to personal protective equipment (PPE) management follow a linear model, in which items are purchased, used, and then discarded into waste streams. This disposal-based system drives ongoing procurement costs and contributes to landfill growth across industrial sectors.
Libra Industries addresses this challenge through its ReadyShip program, which replaces the linear model with a circular reuse system for protective equipment.
The ReadyShip process operates through four structured phases designed to preserve equipment usability while maintaining strict safety standards. First, specialized collection containers are placed throughout client facilities to gather used gloves and protective equipment. Second, collected items undergo a proprietary cleaning process that removes contaminants and restores equipment to required safety specifications. Third, quality assurance teams perform detailed inspections, including metal detection screening, to confirm each item meets performance criteria. Finally, the approved equipment is returned to client locations for immediate reuse.
"Companies often assume that recycled protective equipment cannot meet the same safety benchmarks as newly manufactured items from suppliers," a spokesperson for Libra Industries explained. “Our multi-cycle sanitization process and rigorous quality controls restore every item to like-new condition, ensuring workers receive protection that meets all applicable safety standards.”
Financial analysis shows that manufacturers adopting the ReadyShip program can reduce personal protective equipment spending by up to 50% compared to traditional purchasing models.
Beyond cost efficiency, the system also delivers measurable environmental results. Since its implementation, Libra Industries has diverted more than 11 million pounds of reusable protective equipment from landfills, supporting corporate sustainability efforts nationwide.
These combined benefits position Libra Industries as a long-term operational partner rather than simply a supplier of safety products.
About Libra Industries
Libra Industries was founded in Jackson, Michigan, in 1969 as a glove and PPE recycling service for manufacturers, and has now grown into a full-service distributor of safety products, industrial supplies, and work uniforms. As an employee-owned company, Libra takes pride in helping businesses reduce costs through sustainable reuse while providing the protective equipment their workers need.
To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.librami.com/readyship-glove-and-ppe-recycling
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Address: 1435 N Blackstone St, Jackson, MI 49202, United States
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