Challenges of Sustainable Medical Plastics Design

By:SABIC Innovative Plastics

Although we mostly think of plastics as a disposable commodity product,a quick visit to a medical facility will demonstrate the importance of plastics in the health care industry. Medical devices have their own set of regulations,standards,and concerns. Because the safety and health of the patient are paramount,sustainable design is not generally a concern.

While an individual may have environmental concerns,patients are generally unconcerned about the carbon footprint of the ventilator they are currently attached to.

by:someday this will all be replaced by . . . →Read More:Challenges of Sustainable Medical Plastics Design

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Why Invest in Sustainable Design?

Creating consumer products is not only about designing a fantastic product that work for the customer,it is also about making a profit. It is understandable why companies may be reluctant to invest in producing a “greener”product. Especially because so many of the steps taken to reduce a product’s environmental impact are not visible to the end user.

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The good news,sustainable design in these early stages can actually save a company money. Here are some design aspects:

Appropriate material selection to optimize part properties. Material choices that require less . . . →Read More:Why Invest in Sustainable Design?

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