Each bag of Eco Gloves comes with 24 individually wrapped packets. 2 gloves come in an individual packet. These individually wrapped packets are the perfect size to fit in your pocket, wallet, backpack, purse and even lunch box.
Eco Gloves are made from 100% annually renewable resources like cornstarch and vegetables like cassava, sugarcane and other bio-based proprietary components that are better for the environment. This bioplastic material is not hazardous to produce and is intended to break down into carbon dioxide, water, biomass (soil) when composted. These ingredients together create a material with strength, shape and compostability.
Yes, Eco Gloves are indeed Home Compostable and the composition of the materials have passed the ASTM 6400 (International) and EN 13432 (European) certificates for home and commercial composting.
Our gloves are designed to only degrade or break-down in a compost environment and will not degrade under normal storage conditions. In other words, they will break down into carbon dioxide and water only when all essential parts of the compost process are present in the right circumstances. This would include the presence of microorganisms, carbon, water, oxygen and temperatures of over 140 degrees Fahrenheit, which is typically what is present in an industrial composting environment. As a best practice, it is recommended you keep the gloves sealed and away from moisture, sunlight and heat when unused.
Our gloves are made from premium based cornstarches and are durable enough to withstand the toughest of jobs. At a thickness of 60 microns, they will not leak, break or easily tear under normal use. As long as the integrity of the gloves are maintained (i.e. gloves are not used if soiled or fractured), viruses or germs will not be able to penetrate through our gloves. Similarly, cleaning chemicals will not compromise the material of the gloves because the gloves are strong enough. The material is designed to only degrade or break-down in a compost environment and will not degrade under normal use.
Eco Gloves are eco-friendly because (1) they are made from 100% plant-based materials, (2) are fully compostable, and (3) they emit less carbon during the production process leaving less of a carbon footprint than the traditional standard plastics, latex and nitrile alternatives out there.
Unlike typical eco-friendly products out there made of thin material that disintegrate before you use them, our Eco Gloves are made from premium quality plant-based materials and have a thickness that matches up to traditional plastic gloves. In fact, the gloves look and feel like plastic, but they won’t take decades to decompose. At a thickness of 60 microns, they will not leak, break or easily tear under tough conditions.
Eco Gloves will decompose into water, carbon dioxide and biomass in approximately 90 days when placed into a controlled composting environment or compost system. No harmful chemicals are released into the environment during this process.
Our Eco Gloves come One-Size Fits Most to allow flexibility in use in various situations. It's the perfect size to allow you to wrap the gloves over dirty items (like diapers, trash or pet waste) once you are ready to toss all the soiled objects together. However, you may have to consider if the items you toss along with the gloves are compostable as well.
Eco Gloves should be disposed of in your compost collection bin or composting facility. To locate a composting facility near you check out: http://www.findacomposter.com/.
Recycling facilities have a hard time separating compostables from recyclables and they can be a contaminate to various plastic recycling programs therefore it is advised that Eco Gloves are not placed in the recycling bin.
These gloves are latex-free, BPA-free and powder free making them safe to use and comfortable for most sensitive skin types. That means less irritation on your skin so you can use them as often as you need to.
Compostable items are typically designed to be composted in a compost heap only. Composting is a very specific process which does not occur in landfills. Microorganisms, carbon, water, oxygen and nitrogen are all essential parts of the compost process and these factors need to be present in the right circumstances (such as in a compost pile) for composting to occur. Eco Gloves need to be composted under the same conditions and manner.
The short answer is that our manufacturers have AT LEAST passed the ASTM 6400 (international) and EN 13432 (European) certificates for home and commercial composting. In more detail, the certification ensures that the composition of material allows biodegrading to a minimum of 90%. The resulting product will turn into biomass, CO2 and water, as part of the degradation process. For the ASTM 6400, pilot composting & plant-growing tests are also performed.
Please note that when we choose the materials for our gloves in addition to required certificates, we look for the most environmentally-friendly compound compositions and other qualities, such as durability, elasticity, and shelf life.
Our gloves are actually made from cornstarch-based materials and are 100% compostable and biodegradable and definitely have a different feel from latex and traditional plastic gloves.
We are always innovating and definitely are working on a fitted and multi-size compostable glove option. To be the first to find out about our latest product offerings, please sign up for our newsletter at the link below.
International taxes might be applied depending on your country's taxes policy.
Customs duty is calculated as a percentage of the customs value of the goods:
The percentage or rate varies depending on the type of goods. You can check the tariff applicable in the TARIC database for EU and Import calculator for USA.
Once you've completed checkout we power up the printer and get processing! If you need to make amendments to your order, please contact hello@ecogloves.co ASAP and we will do our best to assist you. Should it be too late, we would be happy to process your return request once you receive the items.
Sometimes our automated emails can be found hiding in your spam or junk folders so we would suggest you check there first. Otherwise, please contact us at hello@ecogloves.co and we can assist you.
It takes approximately 1-2 business days (Monday through Friday) for orders to be processed. Orders placed after 10:00 am PST on Fridays or during special promotions and new product launches may experience longer processing times.
We promise that you are our priority and we will make every effort to get your order processed as soon as possible. All purchases are subject to bank authorization prior to processing. Only authorized purchases will be processed and shipped.
Please allow up to 1-3 business days to receive an email with tracking information. To ensure you receive your email, please add hello@ecogloves.co to your email client to prevent it from going into your spam folder.
Once you hit submit, our ultra-efficient system takes over so we can get your order to you as soon as possible. This means we can't change anything on the order after it has been placed. Sometimes we are able to amend shipping addresses but it is your responsibility at the checkout to make sure all details are correct including address. Please contact us at hello@ecogloves.co ASAP should you need assistance in making changes.
Domestic Standard Shipping orders may take 5-8 business days to be delivered to you.
Expedited Shipping orders will take between 1-3 business days to be delivered.
International orders take 10-20 business days to be delivered.* *Please keep in mind that these timeframes are merely estimates and that shipping times can vary depending on the destination, customs holding times, holidays, etc. Please also note that orders shipped internationally may be subject to duties and customs fee upon receipt. Eco Gloves is not responsible for these additional fees as they are the responsibility of the recipient. We recommend contacting your customs office to determine what these additional costs may be.
To initiate a return, please email hello@ecogloves.co with the subject 'Returns' and include the following information in the body of your email:
Your order number
The reason for your return. If a picture would better describe your problem, please attach it to the message.
Describe the state of the box and packaging. Has the box been opened or product used? (Due to governmental regulations, we need to thoroughly inspect, process, and sanitize every returned product.This helps us understand how we will process the return.)
Your return should be sent to the following address, the customer is responsible for postage costs:
Attn: Returns Processing Eco Gloves 260 Newport Center Dr., Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660
We are not liable for Products that are damaged or lost in transit. We strongly recommended getting proof of postage when returning goods to avoid "lost packages" situations. Once a returned item is received and inspected (typically within five (5) business days), we will credit the amount paid for the returned Product (less any shipping and handling costs/fees related to the original purchase, which are non-refundable) to the Payment Method you used to make the original purchase. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Eco Gloves does not control when a specific credit card or payment method company processes a chargeback transaction. You are responsible for contacting your Payment Method company if you have questions about the status of the chargeback.
We will not provide a refund for a request that is received more than 30 days after the date of original shipment. We also do not provide a refund for Products that are damaged due to misuse, lack of care, mishandling, accident, abuse or other abnormal use.
Please ensure returned items are in new, unused, and unopened original packaging. Your return item(s) will be inspected upon arrival before your refund is processed. With your return package please include a packing slip or invoice with your name and order number to ensure credit is received in a timely manner.
Send all returns to the following address:
Attn: Returns Processing Eco Gloves 260 Newport Center Dr., Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660
It typically takes between 5-10 business days for us to process your return (due to governmental regulations, we need to thoroughly inspect, process, and sanitize every returned product). You will receive a confirmation email once a refund has been initiated. Please note that your refund can take up to 2-7 business days to reflect on your account statement.
Pending its evaluation by our customer service department, we will make arrangements to either ship you an undamaged item at no extra cost to you or issue a full refund as per your original method of payment. For damaged goods, Eco Gloves will cover the cost of shipping the item back to the customer.
Unfortunately we do not offer exchanges at this time. Should you have a concern with your product and would like to return an item, please email us at hello@ecogloves.co.
If you haven’t received a refund after 15 business days of being notified of a refund, first check your bank account to ensure the funds are not already being processed. Subsequently, try contacting your credit card company. It may take some time before your refund is officially posted. If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund, please contact us at hello@ecogloves.co and we will do our best to assist you.
