Eco-Friendly Hospital Gear from Vernacare
Marissa Brassfield — March 5, 2009 — Eco
References: vernacare & treehugger
Vernacare is a medical supply company that produces biodegradable bedpans, liners and similar gear made from recycled telephone books and beeswax. This pulp-like product isn’t cold like a metal bedpan, so it’s also potentially more comfortable for the patient.
Giant buildings like hospitals and medical centers inherently produce a lot of waste, so it’s nice to see some green measures undertaken where they’re appropriate. With the ever-growing concern for the environment, we’ll continue to see a number of eco-friendly features within the medical field.
Giant buildings like hospitals and medical centers inherently produce a lot of waste, so it’s nice to see some green measures undertaken where they’re appropriate. With the ever-growing concern for the environment, we’ll continue to see a number of eco-friendly features within the medical field.
Trend Themes
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Biodegradable Medical Supplies — There is an opportunity to develop and market biodegradable versions of other medical supplies beyond bedpans.
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Eco-friendly Healthcare — Eco-friendliness can expand to other areas of healthcare, such as reducing plastic waste.
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Sustainable Manufacturing — Manufacturing companies can innovate by developing and utilizing sustainable materials and production methods.
Industry Implications
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Medical Supply — Medical supply companies can develop similar eco-friendly products, cutting down on plastic use within the healthcare industry.
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Manufacturing — Manufacturing companies can create sustainable products and methods like Vernacare did with its recycled telephone book and beeswax bedpans.
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Green Technology — There is an opportunity to grow sustainable technologies, such as waste-reduction systems for hospitals and other healthcare providers.
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