First comprehensive LCA shows reprocessed medical devices cut GHG emissions in half
E-Mail The carbon footprint of plastic production for initial use is greater than the global warming impact of the entire process used for medical device reprocessing Use of reprocessed devices is environmentally superior to use of original products in 13 of 16 categories evaluated Reprocessing found to advance "circular economy," a key strategy for reaching the UN Sustainability Goals LCA offers evidence showing that in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and honor the Paris Climate Agreement, EU Member States must opt-in to EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)'s reprocessing/remanufac...
Source: eurekalert.org