Guayule natural rubber offers a greener option in condoms
Last year, 437 million condoms were sold in the United States alone. Yes, it’s true; condoms are a very popular birth control option preferred by both men and women. Currently, a majority of condoms are manufactured in Southeast Asia and imported into the US. However, that could soon change thanks to Yulex. With the help of guayule natural rubber, Yulex plans to partner with a manufacturer to produce safe, natural condoms made from an American product. Additionally, this could help to minimize that factory-to-market journey.
See the March 2009 article from Slate.com, What’s the Greenest Form of Birth Control to learn more.
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I get involved quite frequently with medical research products as part of my internship in southern New Jersey. The condom manufacturing has actually come up several times and research has warranted several thesis on natural gum rubber as an alternative to latex. There was a company that helped me tremendously with the research thesis and actually brought the “made in the USA’ hope a reality. The company, Rubber Sheet roll actually manufactures latex in the states as well as the natural rubber … we need more like these to keep the ‘ball in our court” and the regulation of safe “tools” to be made and regulated in a safe country with CDC approval!!
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