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The medical device industry faces growing pressure to adopt more sustainable practices, but transitioning to eco-friendly materials isn't without its challenges. From navigating regulatory requirements to maintaining product safety and performance, the journey toward sustainability is complex yet vital. In our latest blog post we have teamed up with Okos Diagnostics to explore: ✅ The role of biobased and recycled materials in medical device manufacturing ✅ The environmental impact of single-use devices, such as COVID-19 test kits ✅ The challenges manufacturers face in creating a circular economy for medical plastics ✅ How innovations like our CircuLab polymer & Okos Diagnostic's biobased material, are paving the way for sustainable solutions As the demand for sustainable practices grows, collaboration and innovation will be key to reducing the environmental footprint of medical devices. 🔗 Read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/dm-2zPPV We’d love to hear your thoughts what do you see as the biggest hurdles or opportunities in sustainable medical device manufacturing? And finally a big shout out to EcoLife Alliance for bringing together organisations and indviduals who all have a shared mission of driving sustainable innovation and creating a healthier planet for future generations!

Read our blog post together with RecycleLab 🧪 ♻️ "Both RecycleLab and Okos Diagnostics are committed to driving change for sustainable alternatives to single-use oil based plastics. By embracing innovation and sustainability, the medical device industry can lead the way in building a healthier future for both patients and the planet 🌏 " Don't forget to follow EcoLife Alliance for green start-ups & innovative ideas regarding sustainability in the medical sector 💚

E3D Elcam Drug Delivery Devices is excited to share Elcam Medical’s first Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) report for 2022-2023. Sustainability and corporate responsibility are core to our mission. Our diverse workforce includes employees from 33 countries, 47% women and 31% in managerial roles. We’ve achieved significant reductions in our environmental footprint through energy-efficient practices, including recycled materials, annual energy savings, improvements in energy efficiency, and CO2 emissions savings. In 2023, Elcam received a silver medal sustainability rating from EcoVadis, placing us in the top 3% of companies in our industry. We are working hard to integrate reusable solutions into our single-use product lines. Our devices, such as the mechanical multi-use Flexi-Q mMU and our Electronic Auto-Injectors Flexi-Q eMU-P and Flexi-Q eMU-C, feature reusable plastic parts and disposable cassettes, significantly reducing medical waste and cutting costs by 80%. By choosing E3D's reusable auto-injectors, consumers can save 103 single-use injectors annually, showcasing our commitment to a greener future and efficient healthcare. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dMvfjgvJ #Sustainability #Innovation #MedicalDevices #ElcamMedical #E3D #Healthcare

Discover the power of 2Dx® AD-BIO! At 2D fab, we’re proud to be at the forefront of the shift towards bio-based adhesives. 2Dx® AD-BIO is developed specifically for cellulose- and wood-based products, and enhances both material performance and production, making sustainable adhesives a more viable option for industries worldwide. In a recent interview, Britta Andres shares the journey of developing 2Dx® AD-BIO and how it’s overcoming challenges in the transition from fossil fuel-based adhesives. Key Features: ✅ Improved Thermal Properties Up to 40% lower operating temperature for pressing and drying, reducing energy consumption. ✅ Improved Gelatinization and Water Retention Less glue needed, higher wet strength ✅ Adhesion promoter Strengthened glue joints for more robust applications. ✅ Boosted Production Speed Up to 45% increase in production speed, making operations more efficient. Ready to learn more about how 2Dx® AD-BIO is driving sustainable innovation in the adhesives industry? Read the full interview with Britta Andres on our website! #Sustainability #BioBasedAdhesives #Adhesives #Graphene #deeptech  #greentech #SustainableMaterials

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑭𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏? Plastic innovations are all around us—from medical equipment to consumer goods. What’s one plastic innovation that has improved your life or industry? Share with us in the comments! 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐕𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭. (𝟖𝟎𝟎) 𝟐𝟑𝟏-𝟏𝟐𝟑𝟐 | Levic.com

By necessity, many medical devices are single-use and made of petroleum-based plastics. And while there is significant work going into the development of recycled materials or bio-based plastics as a replacement, these materials are not currently at the required standard to support the industry. However, devices can still be optimised to minimise environmental impact. Manufacturers of drug delivery devices (like us!) can approach sustainability from multiple angles during the earliest stages of development. Alex Fong explores some of these in Medical Design Briefs – follow the link in the comments below. #DrugDelivery #Sustainability

🎙 Polymer Expert Talk with Julian Lotz, co-founder and CEO BIOVOX GmbH is online: "For us the main point is having bio-based content in the materials, getting away from fossil resources and use more renewable resources." 🎥 Welcome to this Polymer Expert Talk, together with Dr. Julian Lotz, CEO and co-founder of the medical grade bioplastics start-up BIOVOX GmbH from Germany. 📌 In this talk we delve into the promising field of bioplastics, particularly within the medical industry. Julian, with his background in mechanical engineering and fiber-reinforced plastics, transitioned his focus towards sustainable, biocompatible materials due to the profound environmental impact of plastic waste in medical settings. Central to the discussion is the classification of bioplastics into bio-based and biodegradable categories, with BIOVOX emphasizing the development of bio-based materials to reduce dependency on fossil resources. 📌 They have innovated Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based compounds. Their versatility allows them to be used in single-use medical items, due to their high stiffness, strength, and transparency, and are expanding their portfolio to include bio-based Polyethylene and other polymers for a range of applications, including packaging and medical devices. 💡 Our exchange offers a glimpse into the thoughtful consideration BIOVOX puts into developing bioplastic solutions that are not just sustainable, but also practical and scalable, addressing both the environmental impacts and the specific needs of the medical industry. Watch our Polymer Expert Talk below or here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dKCXATPE Check out the blog post on our exchange too 👉https://lnkd.in/dZCdDryi Thank you Julian Lotz and the whole BIOVOX GmbH team for this great exchange!! Thanks everyone for reading & watching! #Follow so you do not miss out on the insight. #PolymerExpertTalks #Bioplastics #BIOVOX #findoutaboutplastics #polymerengieering #MedicalGradePlastics

NovaSterilis supports R&D in #lifesciences by offering trusted, FDA-recognized #sterilization solutions. Our supercritical CO2 (#scCO2) technology is compatible with a wide range of materials, making it ideal for labs searching for equipment capable of sterilizing a broad array of components and novel biomaterials. Explore our R&D tools for safe, scalable sterilization: https://bit.ly/3YKUZih

We are excited to announce the publication of the Alliance’s Product Carbon Footprint Guideline (PCF) & Net Zero Requires Circularity paper. 📄 When we formed the Alliance in June 2021, we immediately got to work to collaborate on mapping the PCF of the auto-injector. This first critical step allowed the Alliance to identify the essential steps in carbon emission reductions that would deliver our goal of net zero injection devices. 🌍 The Product Carbon Footprint Guideline was created to introduce a value-chain approach to carbon foot-printing, we hope it will be used to enable pharmaceutical companies, as well as the end user, regulators, and other key stakeholders to develop an understanding of the full footprint of an automated disposable injection device. ♻ The Net Zero Requires Circularity paper describes the collaboration required between various players in the self-injection device supply chain to achieve a net zero product offering. The paper establishes evidence of the need for a transition to a circular economy Both papers are now available in the new resources area of the Alliance website: https://lnkd.in/ejfhnhpH Schreiner Group Sharp Services Harro Höfliger Körber Pharma SCHOTT Pharma Datwyler Group Ypsomed AG #AllianceToZero #NetZeroDevices #SustainableSupplyChains #SustainablePharma #CarbonFootprint #ProductCarbonFootprint

Earth Overshoot Day this year falls on August 1, when the world’s population will have consumed more natural resources than can be replenished by the end of the year. To reduce the carbon footprint and support a net zero circular economy, the Alliance to Zero is continuously working on sustainable product developments for the pharmaceutical industry. Schreiner MediPharm, as a founding member of the Alliance, would like to share the latest publications with you and hopes you will gain valuable insights. Sharp Services Körber Pharma Harro Höfliger SCHOTT Pharma Ypsomed AG Datwyler Group #netzero #sustainablepharma #circulareconomy #carbonfootprint #SustainableSupplyChains #sustainability