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In the complex landscape of medical waste management, the importance of effective treatment methods cannot be overstated. Refractory materials play a crucial role in facilitating safe and efficient processes for the incineration and disposal of medical waste. In this article, we explore the significance of refractory materials in medical waste treatment and their contribution to maintaining ...
Research, production and marketing are the strengths of our company, and Smiling and Gesanbiotecno projects are an excellent opportunity to enhance the concept of integration between man, environment and technology. In Gesan, R&D department is a fundamental asset for the company’s business and all activities are constantly oriented towards the production and distribution of innovative ...
Outset Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: OM) (“Outset”), a medical technology company pioneering a first-of-its-kind technology to reduce the cost and complexity of dialysis, today announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report highlighting its ESG-related programs, priorities, goals, and performance. “At Outset, our ESG journey is rooted in our ...
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, where travel and physical restrictions are still in effect globally Digital Medical Fair Asia. As the leading medical and healthcare exhibition in the region, will feature the latest medical technology and innovations, and healthcare equipment and supplies for the Hospital, Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical, Medical & Rehabilitation sectors. Moving from ...
Lamor is taking their long expertise in environmental services to personal protective equipment. They have medical grade face masks in stock in America Lamor has medical grade face masks available for purchase. They include the KN95 protective mask and the Type IIR disposable medical mask. The masks are stocked in key areas in the United States for immediate delivery. “We are in ...
As Remondis celebrates the first anniversary of Official Opening Day for its UK Kiverco recycling solution, MD Steve Patterson said he had no idea how much the company would come to rely upon the plant in its first 12 months as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. “Our Kiverco plant, which has just passed its first anniversary, has kept us going through this entire lockdown. The plant has ...
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, BIR has sought to collate expert feedback on the impact of the virus around the world, with specific regard to how it is affecting the recycling industry. This latest update has been sourced from the world recycling organization’s network of member national associations. Please also check our related comparative table providing a global ...
In the latest of our series of updates on the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BIR Ambassadors have provided a summary of the impact of the virus on their respective countries and regions, and on the recycling sector in particular. The pandemic is now well controlled in both mainland China and Taiwan; however, some new cases have emerged lately, mostly involving ...
The European Commission has published its paper "Waste management in the context of the Coronavirus crisis". The document comprises Management of municipal waste Management of waste from healthcare facilities Health and safety of waste management operators Support from EU funds and state aid Exchange of information and awareness raising We recommend reading the document in ...
SteriLux, the Swiss medical technology startup that took the step from product development to market entry this year, announces the closing of a CHF 1.78M financing round completed in December 2019. In addition to existing investors, the cooperative ONE CREATION as well as new private investors are joining this financing round. This investment will support the launch of the first product as well ...
RecoMed, the expanding PVC takeback scheme for medical devices, has won the Chartered Institute of Waste Management’s (CIWM) Sustainability and Resource Award for Best Recycling Project 2017. It’s the scheme’s fourth award since it was established in 2014. Having grown year-on-year, RecoMed now operates in 11 hospitals across the UK with more than 10 new ones currently in the ...
We’ve written before in our weekly blogs how we always enjoy a feeling of pride and achievement every time we receive a new order. So when that order is from a brand new customer based in a country where we haven’t done business for a good many years, then it is doubly satisfying. But what makes this latest order from a leading medical institution based in Karachi, Pakistan so ...
Sterilis On-Site, On-Demand Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Device Recognized for Ability to More Safely and Sustainably Treat Infectious Medical Waste BOXBOROUGH, MA and DENVER, CO, June 7, 2017 -- Sterilis LLC, the innovator in regulated medical waste management, is proud to announce that its innovative device for safe, sustainable remediation of regulated medical waste (RMW) on-site and ...
On Sunday, 3rd July, Mike Callaghan – Head of Business Development at GPT Waste Management Ltd completed the Windermere Triathlon in a bid to raise funds for The Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour Charity. The Windermere Triathlon is in no way for the faint hearted. It is a challenge only undertaken by those strong enough, and brave enough to believe they can reach the finish line. Starting with ...
The Building Better Healthcare judges highly commended us in a room of 600 people spanning across FM companies, other private healthcare organisations and public sector trusts. We were delighted to be accompanied by Ramsay Healthcare to the awards and are extremely proud of this achievement. Plus, it was a great event, most enjoyable and very well organised by the @BBHAward team! GPT’s ...
Sharps Compliance Corp. (Nasdaq:SMED) announced today that Diana Diaz, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Sidoti & Co. Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York. The Sharps presentation will take place on Monday, January 12th at 2:10 p.m. Eastern Time in Estate 1. Ms. Diaz will provide an overview of Sharps' operations and ...
A paint manufacturer in Chicopee, Mass. has agreed to pay a penalty of $153,917 to resolve claims by the US Environmental Protection Agency that it violated federal hazardous waste laws. In an agreement signed recently with EPA’s New England office, C & C Ventures, also known as Randolph Products, agreed to pay the penalty and to comply with the federal Resource Conservation and ...
Aruna Biomedical Inc., has been awarded more than $79,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to study developmental neurotox assay using scalable neurons and astrocytes in high-content imaging. The objective of this proposed project and the EPA Computational Toxicology program’s goals are aligned in assessing chemicals for ...
An article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal which examined the efforts to green hospital operating rooms supports the work currently underway by Practice Greenhealth, the nation's leading membership organization for institutions in healthcare that have made a commitment to sustainable, environmentally friendly practices. The article, which appeared in the Canadian Medical ...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck met on Thursday, June 7, 2012 in New York City with representatives of local governments from Puerto Rico to discuss environmental challenges facing municipal governments in Puerto Rico, and explore solutions. The municipal and federal officials pledged to work together to reduce pollution, increase recycling and promote ...