Commercialization Potential
Biodegradable NRL gloves falls into green technology market segment for its ability to biodegrade
upon disposal and thus, helps to preserve our mother nature. Global market has estimated that by
year 2020, green technology, energy efficiency and renewable energy segments, will grow by 2.5%
and 9% per year to USD 1106 billion and USD385 billion respectively. It is estimated in 2020, the
total global market for green technology could be USD 2,240 billion (USD 2.24 trillion) [6]. In
United States of America (U.S.A), the green technology are estimated to growth by 30 -50 % within
4 to 5 years [11]. This trend indicates the needs of green technology in daily life had become a
global focal issue. Thus, as Malaysia supply more than 65% of global NRL gloves, it is important
for the local government, researchers, and industries to take this opportunity to become the world
leading in researching, and producing a sustainable NRL Gloves.