Zero-emission work shoes: expert tips

How well do environmental sustainability and occupational safety go together? Can a recycled or renewably sourcedmaterial ensure the same degree of protection as a traditional material?
We asked Michele Montagna: Kinesiologist and Posturologist, Doctor of Motor Sciences, Lecturer in Ergonomics, Prevention and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders at Work; Certified Trainer of Occupational Health and Safety.
Red Industry Green not only uses renewable sources and recycled materials that guarantee the worker the same level of safety as usual materials, but is the world's first range/assortment of Carbon Neutral certified safety shoes.

Plastic pollution and issues related to excessive carbon emissions are a central issue that has long been discussed-it 's time for action!

Change is possible and we can all contribute. The first step is to change our daily habits and learn to choose "environmentally friendly" products. But this does not mean giving up quality, quite the contrary!

Research and development are constantly evolving and making available innovative technologies and materials that can help us reduce our environmental impact.

U-Power has chosen to adhere to this philosophy, and safety is what has always been associated with the brand.

1. U-POWER GREEN PHILOSOPHY AND COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT




2. RED INDUSTRY GREEN: SAFETY SHOES THAT USE RECYCLED MATERIALS, FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES AND ZERO CO2 EMISSIONS




3. THE BENEFITS OF RED INDUSTRY GREEN AND ITS COMBINED TECHNOLOGIES

Let's see together with Michele Montagna how to recognize a shoe that can ensure well-being, comfort and health prevention.

U-POWER GREEN PHILOSOPHY AND COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

U-Power has always been attentive to social issues by putting safety, comfort and ergonomics in the foreground of its safety shoes as in itswork shoes, following the factors of seasonality, gender - man or woman - and according to precise certified quality standards, without ever forgetting attractive design and style.

And precisely because u.lite u-power always wants the best, it studies and analyzes today's needs with a focus on those of tomorrow.

What, in fact, awaits us in the near future involves new modes of social and technological interaction directed toward increasingly green lifestyles.

U-Power sees a future in which to design work spaces and personal protective equipment that are reconciled with Green Economy Technology. Work shoes and technical workwear that are less impactful from an environmental point of view and respectful of worker safety needs.

RED INDUSTRY GREEN represents sustainable development that can meet the needs of present-day workers without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Choosing sustainable products means actively participating in this change while maintaining the quality characteristics of the products offered.

Quality, technology, ergonomics and sustainability must be the evaluating factors for an informed choice of one's personal protective equipment that can be used in everyday work.

RED INDUSTRY GREEN are a concrete answer to this need and, in addition to using high percentages of recycled material and from renewable sources, they guarantee carbon-neutral production.

RED INDUSTRY GREEN: SAFETY SHOES THAT USE RECYCLED MATERIALS, FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES AND ZERO CO2 EMISSIONS

RED INDUSTRY GREEN consists of safety shoes styles that are the result of advanced research on optimized production processes and environmentally sustainable materials from recycled plastic and renewable sources that fully meet the safety criteria of personal protective equipment.

RED INDUSTRY GREEN is part of an innovative project and is the world's first range/assortment of totally Carbon Neutral work shoes, i.e., with zero CO2 emissions, because they are offset by the purchase of carbon credits that take action on specific projects.

The use of materials originated from renewable sources and components with a high percentage of recycled material is able to guarantee the same high performance on:

• Safety and security;




• Health and prevention;




• Ergonomics and comfort.

The characteristics of Green materials used by U-Power demonstrate equivalent potential and physical expression compared to traditionally used technologies.

PPE used in the industrial, logistics, automotive and assembly line sectors must ensure not only safety and protection in the immediate term, but preserve the health of the worker against occupational musculoskeletal diseases that develop over the medium and long term by reducing so-called risk factors.

RED INDUSTRY GREEN is a concentrate of technologies from renewable sources such as:

• BASF Biomass BalancePU outsole capable of absorbing shock during its use in the work environment;




• High-grip tread: with a high coefficient of grip and safety;




• WOW2 Greeninsole : anatomical and ergonomic. It enables defatiguing effects on the lower limbs and leg circulation;




• Anti-fatigue insert: to relieve static positions maintained for a long time and circumscribed pressure on ankle and foot joints, which facilitates its adaptability to the shape of the foot;




• WingTex Green air tunnellining , super breathable for an ideal perceived microclimate of the foot;




• Anti-statictechnology : seamless to avoid unnecessary chafing and skin abrasion;




• Fabric or Putek Spider Repetuppers and laces: high percentage of recycled material, soft comfortable and breathable;




• Puncture resistance system: protects 100% of the foot surface because it is sewn directly onto the upper.

THE BENEFITS OF RED INDUSTRY GREEN AND ITS COMBINED TECHNOLOGIES

But what additional advantages and benefits do RED INDUSTRY GREEN footwear offer?

Tests carried out by Dr. Michele Montagna have shown that during the use of RED INDUSTRY GREEN safety shoes, viscoelastic response reactions of the myofascia (the connective sheath that envelops muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels) are activated - starting from the feet and due to a series of sensory information - with a circulatory and supportive function that can:

• Distribute body weight efficiently and effectively on the back;




• Stimulate and improve circulation with a defatiguing effect on legs, back, neck, shoulders and arms;




• Improve concentration and muscle releasephases and, therefore, enhance neuromuscular response;




• Increase posture support and stability ;




• Reduce cramps (day and night) and risk factors on musculoskeletal disorders;




• Reduce energy expenditure by increasing strength and elasticity;




• Reduce the incidence of work-related stress by limiting the formation of cortisol (the stress hormone) and fortifying the immune system;




• Increase concentration and productivity at work.

Choosing U-Power RED INDUSTRY GREEN means sustainability and ergonomics for a goal such as: Workers' Quality of Life with individual and community well-being in mind, in the preservation of the environment.

U-Power Red Industry Green, a personal choice that suits everyone.