Not one for needles (who is?), I've never cared for what happens to them after they inflict their pain on me. Sharps Compliance, however, did and does. Following the waste conversion movement that has taken the world by storm, it has discovered a way to create cement out of medical materials.
Dubbed PELLA-DRX, Sharps Compliance believes that the 3 billion needles used annually (not including those used illegally) will provide a substantial amount of cement for industrial use. Although offering other waste-reducing options, Sharps Compliance thinks this one is the most promising.
Syringe Cement
Sharps Compliance's PELLA-DRX Turns Medical Waste into Industrial Material
Trend Themes
1. Medical Waste Cement - The trend towards converting medical waste into industrial material provides an opportunity for companies to create sustainable products and reduce waste.
2. Waste Conversion Movement - Companies that participate in the waste conversion movement have a disruptive opportunity to create innovative and sustainable products while reducing waste.
3. Industrial Use of Medical Materials - Exploring the industrial use of medical materials can create opportunities for companies to repurpose waste while also reducing their environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to create sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for their medical waste.
2. Construction Industry - The construction industry can capitalize on the trend of converting medical waste into cement to create sustainable buildings with reduced waste.
3. Waste Management Industry - The waste management industry can innovate by exploring new ways to recycle and repurpose medical waste such as PELLA-DRX to create sustainable products and reduce waste.