Single-Use Bioprocessing
Single-use technologies (SUTs) have revolutionised biopharmaceutical manufacturing, offering unparalleled flexibility, speed, and safety. However, these benefits come at an environmental cost, creatin ... read more ›
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From Lab Bench to Landfill: Rethinking Plastic Waste in Life Sciences
The life sciences sector is facing an environmental reckoning over its long-standing reliance on single-use plastics. What began as a revolution in lab safety and efficiency has created a crisis of wa ... read more ›
Recycling Redefined: What Does Recycling Mean?
Recycling is a term that has gained widespread popularity over the years, with many of us eager to do our part to help the environment. With the climate crisis escalating and new regulations being imp ... read more ›
The Plastic Prescription: Tracing the Healthcare Industry’s Reliance on Single-Use Plastic
The Plastic Prescription: Tracing the Healthcare Industry’s Reliance on Single-Use Plastic ... read more ›
Geopolitics and the Price of Plastic
Our current reliance on virgin plastic production is deeply intertwined with the volatile global oil market, making industries vulnerable to geopolitical disruptions and price fluctuations. Historical ... read more ›
Extended Producer Responsibility: A Growing Mandate for Life Science Plastics
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a progressive policy approach that places the onus on manufacturers and importers for the entire lifecycle of their products, especially after they become pos ... read more ›
Navigating Regulatory Compliance While Advancing Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical companies in Ireland face the challenge of balancing strict regulatory compliance with the growing need for environmental sustainability. Adhering to regulations like GMP, while also mi ... read more ›
Redefining Healthcare Plastics: A Sustainable Future for Waste Management
The healthcare sector is under increasing pressure to address its environmental impact, and plastic waste is a significant concern. ... read more ›
Rethinking Regulated Medical Waste: The Shift Toward Circularity and Innovative Treatment Technologies
From hospitals to personal use at homes and the workplace, the surge in medical waste has underscored an urgent need for more sustainable approaches to handling biohazardous materials. ... read more ›