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He has over 25 years of experience in the medical device field, where he is helping to minimize the plastic waste generated in healthcare by reimagining single-use surgical products used in the millions. ...
“Working directly with the USDA to certify our products through the BioPreferred Program has been tremendously rewarding, as we’ve have sought to mitigate carbon emissions and plastic waste generated throughout the healthcare sector with our plant-based products. ...
All the production processes of our plant aim at saving water, the use of renewable sources, the proper management of waste substances, in general respect for the environment and natural resources. ...
CMR Surgical & Surgical Innovations develop new surgical hybrid port access system Surgical Innovations’ new YelloPort Elite™ 5mm, with reusable trocar and canula, reduces cost and waste generated when compared with traditional fully single use Port Access Systems Developed with CMR Surgical, the port access system is the latest addition to ...
The climatic urgency and changing mores regarding waste management in hospitals is also a subject that strongly promotes the importance of new technologies such as the one proposed by SteriLux. Making it possible and economically viable to sterilize single-use instruments in order to limit the waste generated by hospitals is one of the ambitions ...
There are currently two types: a vaginal cup which is generally bell-shaped, and a cervical cup which is placed around the cervix high in the vagina like a diaphragm for contraception. ...
Its violations included: failure to properly identify hazardous wastes; failure to properly label and store hazardous waste containers; and failure to train personnel who manage hazardous waste. ...
In 2010, 34 million tons of food waste was generated, while only three percent of this waste stream was diverted to composting. Food waste generated by local institutions, hospitals, colleges, universities and restaurants is often not waste but is actually safe, wholesome food that could ...
(NASDAQ: SMED), a leading full-service provider of cost-effective management solutions for medical waste and unused dispensed medications generated outside the hospital and large healthcare facility setting, is helping healthcare professionals including doctors, dentists, vets, clinics, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities save time, money and the ...
Peter Hospital, Olympia WA:Energy Efficiency in the OR–HVAC Setback Program Operating rooms are some of the most resource-intensive and waste generating places in a hospital, generating between 20 and 30 percent of a facility’s waste. Much of that waste is disposed of as regulated medical ...
We expect this process will be much better for the environment since waste generated during the production process is more readily treated and disposed. Until now, there were no viable treatment or disposal options for the waste generated from production of these isotopes. Moreover, our process is far less expensive and does ...
” Until now, medical waste generated from area health facilities has had to be transported out of town to Bastrop, TX or Port Arthur, TX. ...
These goals include creating an inclusive workplace, strengthening math and science education, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation and water usage. "Sustainability is an extension of our business and our culture," said Robert L. ...
These goals include creating an inclusive workplace, strengthening math and science education, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation and water usage. "Sustainability is an extension of our business and our culture," said Robert L. ...