SureScreen Diagnostics, a company based in Derby, UK, is the first in the world to mass produce biodegradable lateral flow test cassettes for diagnosing Covid-19. The cassettes will be made of biodegradable materials and have finally launched after an intensive year-long testing period.
The company has also exported tests to over 50 countries and wanted to address the planet's increasing plastic pollution problem -- more prevalent following the recent pandemic and the rise of one-time use medical products. As a response, the company has created a full kit that relies on alternative and sustainable materials without sacrificing performance.
Specifically, Surescreen is using PBAT and PLA materials for its test cassette and component bags and is encouraging other medical equipment brands to follow suit by creating sustainable alternatives to useful yet wasteful medical testing solutions.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Biodegradable Test Kits
- Developing biodegradable test kits for Covid-19 diagnosis using sustainable materials opens up opportunities for sustainable medical solutions.
- Eco-friendly Medical Supplies
- Creating eco-friendly medical supplies can be a new pathway for companies aiming at disrupting the medical industry's trend towards harmful plastics and waste.
- Sustainable Healthcare
- Promoting sustainable healthcare solutions in response to the Covid-19 pandemic presents business opportunities for identifying sustainable manufacturing within the healthcare industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Medical Equipment
- Creating biodegradable Covid-19 test cassettes presents the medical equipment industry with opportunities for developing sustainable and eco-friendly products.
- Sustainability
- The promotion and incorporation of environmentally-friendly materials in healthcare can bring a new wave of sustainability consciousness in the industry.
- Global Health
- Supplying the world with sustainable medical solutions can create avenues for addressing global health crises and promoting responsible medical practices.
