Document Type

Editorial

Publication Date

4-1-2026

Identifier

DOI: 10.1017/ash.2026.10323; PMCID: PMC13104534

Abstract

Non-sterile gloves (NSG) are essential for reducing transmission of pathogens and for protecting patients and staff. Their overconsumption can lead not only to an increased risk of cross-contamination but also increased plastic waste and downstream environmental effects. Glove reduction campaigns worldwide have safely and successfully reduced their inappropriate use and associated waste. In this multidisciplinary commentary, we discuss the sweeping public health and environmental consequences of NSG overuse and strategies to implement a successful glove stewardship campaign.

Journal Title

Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol

Volume

6

Issue

1

First Page

88

Last Page

88

PubMed ID

42038601

Comments

This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted re-use, distribution and reproduction, provided the original article is properly cited.

Publisher's Link: https://doi.org/10.1017/ash.2026.10323

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