The 'ECO-FLO' Biodegradable COVID-19 Test Tackles Medical Waste
Michael Hemsworth — May 10, 2022 — Eco
References: morrama & yankodesign
The COVID-19 pandemic has required lots of medical supplies to be used which are now ending up in the environment, so the 'ECO-FLO' biodegradable COVID-19 test has been developed to combat against this.
Developed by Morrama, the kit works by being opened, having a saliva sample placed in the designated area and waiting 15-minutes for the results. After providing results, the test kit can be slipped back into its sachet for disposal. The kit is crafted out of a recycled paper pulp, while the sachet is made using a biodegradable Nature Flex film.
Associated Director at Morrama Andy Trewin Hutt commented on the 'ECO-FLO' biodegradable COVID-19 test saying, "We have developed ECO-FLO to highlight the need for a more sustainable design. Projecting forward to future pandemics, ECO-FLO could offer a simpler, more accessible and more sustainable option to aid in keeping people safe through instantaneous mass testing, designed with people and the planet in mind.”
Developed by Morrama, the kit works by being opened, having a saliva sample placed in the designated area and waiting 15-minutes for the results. After providing results, the test kit can be slipped back into its sachet for disposal. The kit is crafted out of a recycled paper pulp, while the sachet is made using a biodegradable Nature Flex film.
Associated Director at Morrama Andy Trewin Hutt commented on the 'ECO-FLO' biodegradable COVID-19 test saying, "We have developed ECO-FLO to highlight the need for a more sustainable design. Projecting forward to future pandemics, ECO-FLO could offer a simpler, more accessible and more sustainable option to aid in keeping people safe through instantaneous mass testing, designed with people and the planet in mind.”
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