Sustainability/Circular Economy

Of course, medical technology manufacturers have their share of climate-damaging emissions. At the same time, there is a growing recognition that climate-friendly business practices can enhance a company's competitiveness.

Sustainability/Circular Economy

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Posts - that's to be discovered on the topic (7)

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Start-up series: To the top of the world market with bioplastics?

Sustainability in medical technology is more important than ever. Biovox from Darmstadt has caught the right moment. The start-up is the first supplier of recyclable bioplastics approved for use in medical technology. We present Biovox in our series on young companies.
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In the cycle of progress: sustainable medical technology and the challenges facing the sector

The manufacture, use and disposal of medical devices and products, as well as their energy intensity, contribute to the global climate crisis. "Sustainable practices" in medical technology are therefore of great importance in paving the way for a more environmentally friendly healthcare industry.
Röchling Medical Hall 1 / 1-838
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A Single Use Medical Device Designed for Sustainability

Case study from Röchling Medical on how 50 tons of CO2-equivalent could be saved by applying design for sustainability principles to a conventional single use trocar.
Lesjöfors Springs & Pressings Hall 1 / 1-731
Product

Life Cycle Analysis and Eco-Design lead the way to reduce environmental impact

One of Lesjöfors' focus areas is Sustainable Innovations. To reduce environmental impact, a project has been initiated that focuses on life cycle analyses and eco-design which will be increasingly important in the future.
Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Hall 1 / 1-402
Service

Sustainable Materials

At Nelipak, we are working to “help healthcare be sustainable”. One of the five focus areas that comprise our sustainability circle is Design for Circularity.  Developing sustainable packaging solutions is a top priority for the healthcare industry.
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Market & Industry

Lesjöfors Group becomes first spring manufacturer to be validated by SBTi

In a first for the spring manufacturing industry, the Lesjӧfors Group’s near-term climate emission reduction targets have officially been validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Berlin Cert GmbH Hall 1 / 1-518a
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New edition of the ISO 50001 Energy Management Guide - with DIN EN 17463

Acting energy-efficiently while keeping an eye on profitability: Version 6 of our guide "In 18 steps over 3 stages to efficient energy management in accordance with ISO 50001" shows you how to do this - with new legal and normative requirements, in particular DIN EN 17463 (VALERI).
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Past events (3)

Panel discussion

Jun 19, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Forum (1-331)

Plastics in medical technology - (not) a problem for the future?
Panel discussion

Jun 18, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Forum (1-331)

Quo vadis, PFAS? Positions and perspectives for medical technology.
Guided Tour

Jun 18, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Meeting Point: Eingang Halle 1 (Entrance Hall 1)

Guided tour "circular economy/sustainability"
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Providers (5)

Röchling Medical

Your partner for the development and manufacturing of innovative and customized solutions for medical technology - from the initial concept to the finished product - produced and assembled in a controlled clean room environment.

Hall 1 / 1-838

MedtecLIVE

MedtecLIVE 2024 is the leading trade fair in Europe for the development and manufacture of medical technology

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging provides high-quality, engineered packaging solutions tailored for the protection of your cutting-edge medical devices, sensitive drugs and sophisticated diagnostic systems.

Hall 1 / 1-402

Lesjöfors Springs & Pressings

The Lesjöfors Group are global market leaders in spring and pressing manufacture. With over 60 locations, Lesjöfors provides a competitive environment dedicated to quality, accuracy, customer satisfaction, and sustainability, delivering impact to every industry.

Hall 1 / 1-731

Berlin Cert GmbH

Certification of QMS in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13485 and conformity assessment procedures in accordance with MDR We have been inspecting and auditing medical technology companies since 1997. In this way, we play our part in ensuring that the European requirements for safe and effective medical d

Hall 1 / 1-518a