# Protective Plastic-Free Visors A Plastic Planet's REELshield Visor is Recyclable and Compostable By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protective-visor References: [thedieline](https://thedieline.com/blog/2020/6/8/a-plastic-planet-helps-launch-the-worlds-first-plastic-free-ppe) & [aplasticplanet](https://aplasticplanet.com/) In response to a global pandemic, there's been an upswing in the use of single-use items like gloves, masks and protective visors but A [Plastic Planet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aora-mexico) is on a mission to remind people that disposables don't need to be wasteful. Wi the aid of Reelbrands and [Transcend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-compostable-coffee-cups) Packaging, A Plastic Planet created a plastic-free protective visor for doctors and nurses working in hospitals. The REELshield is made from FSC food-grade paper as well as a certified home compostable PEFC wood pulp cellulose, which makes it both compostable and recyclable. The lightweight, eco-friendly piece of protective equipment boasts an adjustable design that's just as useful as its plastic counterparts. To support the proper disposal of PPE, A Plastic Planet is working with [Terracycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-packaging-solutions) to create marked bins. Image Credit: A Plastic Planet ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rise of Plastic-free Protective Equipment:** The demand for plastic-free protective equipment has increased due to the global pandemic, creating opportunities for innovative alternatives. - **Sustainable Materials for PPE:** There is a growing interest in using sustainable materials like FSC food-grade paper and compostable PEFC wood pulp cellulose for the production of PPE. - **Collaboration for Proper Disposal:** Collaboration between organizations like A Plastic Planet and Terracycle is essential to create effective disposal systems for PPE. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore innovative ways to produce plastic-free protective equipment that is both safe and eco-friendly. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can capitalize on the use of sustainable materials for PPE manufacturing, creating new market opportunities. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can benefit from collaboration with organizations to set up proper disposal systems for PPE, reducing environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Home-Compostable Beauty Pipettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-pipette.md) - [Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-free-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Eco-Conscious COVID-19 Testing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-covid19-testing-kit.md) - [100% Recyclable Lab Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lab-coat.md) - [Eco-Friendly Covid Test Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surescreen-diagnostics.md) - [Plastic-Free Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasticfree-food-packaging.md) - [Sustainable Medical Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coveris-1.md) - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Bio-Based Single-Use Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus.md)