Waste-ipedia

26.05.22

A well-functioning health-care sector should help to mitigate the negative effects of pollution and climate change on public health. However, in doing so, the healthcare sector itself contributes significantly to the global carbon footprint. Thankfully, help is at hand…

03.05.22

Medical waste comes in many forms. Thus, methods of treating medical waste vary accordingly. Infectious and sharps medical waste, for example, have a high potential for harm to public health if not treated effectively. Here, we evaluate the available solutions for treating this global problem.

02.02.22

Envomed welcomes the findings in the World Health Organization (WHO)’s […]

07.07.20

Until now, hospitals have almost exclusively opted for off-site solutions for their RMW (Regulated Medical Waste) treatment, as existing on-site solutions have not been good enough. The Envomed 80 however, is starting to change all that.

28.05.20

After years of research, intensive study and development, we have established the ultimate on-site medical waste treatment solution. One which eliminates the most resistant bacterial spores and sterilizes to STAATT level IV. The Envomed 80 on-site medical waste solution shreds the waste and sends it through a sterilization process under a liquid phase using Envomed’s propriety biocide. The residue liquid is nontoxic and can be safely discharged via regular drainage systems as the complete process is totally environmental friendly and sustainable.

09.09.19

The UNDP GEF Project on Global Medical Waste is tackled this issue of the spread of blood-borne infection as a result of improper management of Medical Waste whilst taking into account the environmental impact and risks associated with the incineration of Medical Waste.

01.09.19

(As it appears in Eco-Business.com)

The progress of modern medicine in the recent years has been astounding. A wearable pancreas is already increasingly common, continuously monitoring blood sugar levels and dispensing insulin as needed. Soon, we may even be able to finely edit our DNA, using molecular scissors to snip out genetic defects. But as global healthcare charges forward, it leaves behind a waste crisis waiting to explode.

31.08.19

(As it appears in Healthcare without Harm)

Last July 9, 2018 residents of Tuba, Benguet were alarmed by the mixed hospital wastes they have seen drifting along the Bayacsan Creek. It was reported that the syringes, dextrose sets, vials and even rubber tubes were dumped by the Baguio Medical Center’s (BMC) waste contractor.

22.08.19

Key facts and information from the World Health Organization, discussion health care activities and its by-products.

12.08.19

Advanced medical systems and the fast evolving of disposal methods of Medical Waste in developing countries, has resulted in the need for incineration.

08.08.19

What better time than the National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) (August 2019), to discuss the importance of vaccinations and the advancements of disease and illness prevention.

01.08.19

On our heavily populated planet, the advancement of science and medicine in all its fields means more medical care is being provided.

30.07.19

When discussing the performance of a validation, we are referring to routine monitoring of the sterilization process. The aim of routine monitoring is to allow an independent validation of the sterilization process (meaning performing sterilization to STAATT IV).

30.07.19

Infectious healthcare waste has the potential of containing pathogenic agents. It is accepted worldwide that there are strict regulations required in order to treat this infected waste. If these pathogenic agents are not deactivated to the established recommended level following treatment, the waste can pose a huge risk on public health and the environment.