Greener Hi-Vis Apparel and Waste Supplies for a Parks Department
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Greener Hi-Vis Apparel and Waste Supplies for a Parks Department
Parks crews need visible, durable apparel and huge volumes of trash and pet-waste bags. See how a municipality can turn everyday purchases into a visible sustainability win.
Overview
Parks and public works departments buy large volumes of safety apparel, can liners and pet waste bags every year. This application study shows how a municipal team can switch these everyday purchases to recycled and compostable alternatives from ECO MDS.
The Challenge
Road and grounds crews must wear ANSI-compliant hi-vis apparel, and parks go through thousands of trash liners and pet waste bags each season. The city has committed to reducing single-use plastics and wants its purchasing to reflect that.
- ANSI/ISEA 107 compliant hi-vis vests and winter jackets
- Compostable liners for organics and park waste
- Pet waste bags for parks and trails
- Products the public can see as part of the city's sustainability effort
The goal: keep crews visible and parks clean while cutting the city's single-use plastic purchasing.
Implementation Highlights
- Apparel needs reviewed by crew and season
- Hi-vis vests and jackets switched to recycled PET
- Compostable liners used for park and organics waste
- Biodegradable pet waste bags stocked at dispensers
- Products standardized across departments
The Solution
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Upgrade crew apparel
Crews switch to Portwest® Planet EC76 Class 2 vests, made from 100% recycled polyester, and EC60 Class 3 winter jackets for cold-weather work.
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Switch to compostable liners
Park and organics bins use BioStar® compostable can liners, which meet ASTM D6400 and are BPI® certified.
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Refresh pet waste stations
Trail and park dispensers are stocked with Dogipot® Smart Litter Pick Up Bags™, tested to ASTM D6954.
The Impact
Crews stay visible in ANSI-certified apparel made from recycled plastic bottles, and park waste goes into compostable liners. Visitors see sustainable pet waste bags at every station, which makes the city's commitment visible.
Specifications as listed on each ECO MDS product page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are recycled hi-vis vests ANSI compliant?
Yes. Portwest® Planet EC76 vests are certified to ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 after 50 washes and are made from 100% recycled polyester.
What does ASTM D6400 mean for can liners?
ASTM D6400 is the U.S. standard for plastics designed to compost in commercial composting facilities. BioStar® liners meet it and are BPI® certified.
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