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Envetec Sustainable Technologies
Shannonside Business Park
Co. Tipperary
V94 W30P
Ireland

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How an R&D Facility Achieved
a 95% Cut in Emissions with Envetec

An innovative R&D facility in New England wanted to address a significant challenge: the environmental impact of its biohazardous waste disposal. Traditional processes involved shipping untreated waste over 530 miles to an off-site treatment centre. While this method ensured compliance, it came with a heavy carbon footprint, high costs, and operational inefficiencies.

Determined to align with sustainability goals and gain more control over its regulated medical waste treatment, the organisation looked for a solution that could reduce emissions, cut transport miles, and simplify compliance.

Envetec GENERATIONS ® - Onsite, non-thermal treatment of biohazardous waste

Why GENERATIONS?

Annual biohazardous waste generation at the facility exceeded 235,000 lbs, including regulated medical waste and laboratory plastics. The off-site process meant:

  • 62.03 tonnes of CO₂e emissions from transport and container washing
  • Over 13,000 truck miles every year
  • Time-consuming logistics and complex compliance

The organisation assessed Envetec’s on-site shredding and disinfection technology because it offered a radically different approach:

  • On-site processing eliminates the need to transport untreated waste.
  • Uses a biodegradable peracetic acid process: no heat or hazardous chemical residues.
  • Transforms medical waste into non-hazardous, recyclable material in just 20 minutes.

The independent analysis found that the switch removed the need for reusable crate washing and reduced exposure to the transport of dangerous goods, while directly supporting circular economy goals.

From Emissions Reductions to Operational Efficiency

Independent analysis shows that Envetec’s technology has the potential to deliver remarkable results, including:

  • 95% reduction in Scope 3 emissions: from 62.03 to 6.69 tonnes CO₂e annually.
  • Significant transport savings, cutting more than 13,000 truck miles per year.
  • Faster and safer processes, with waste ready for recycling within 20 minutes.

Additional benefits include reduced water use, lower energy demand, and improved operational efficiency. The treated waste can now enter medical waste recycling streams, turning a disposal challenge into a resource for new products.

Through Envetec’s clean technology, the facility has the opportunity to be a leader in sustainable and compliant biohazardous waste treatment, demonstrating how innovation can transform environmental challenges into opportunities.

Join Us on the Clean Technology Journey

Join us on the journey to cleaner, smarter research waste management. Envetec’s on-site solution is more than just waste treatment. It’s a way to cut emissions, simplify compliance, and unlock circular opportunities for R&D facilities.

Ready to take the next step?

Contact us today and learn how Envetec can transform your waste management.

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