Member Exclusive: Green Design in Single-Use Medical Devices
Description
From Environmental Assessment to Practical Redesign
Single-use medical and pharmaceutical products play a critical role in healthcare delivery. At the same time, they represent a significant share of healthcare’s environmental footprint. Reducing their impact requires more than environmental analysis- it requires a structured and practical approach to product and process redesign.
This member-exclusive online event presents a proven methodology developed and piloted by NCSH Services AB in collaboration with Mediplast.
Date: March, 12, 2026
Time: 14.00- 15:00 CET
Location: Microsoft Teams
Background
Between July 2024 and August 2025, the Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare (NCSH) partnered with Mediplast within the Vinnova-funded initiative “Hållbar tillverkning av läkemedel och medicintekniska produkter – våren 2024.”
The project piloted a systemic methodology to assess and redesign single-use products, combining environmental analysis with practical implementation steps and stakeholder engagement.
The experience generated:
- Quantified environmental data to support product decisions
- Improved internal collaboration between sustainability, R&D, and management
- Increased sustainability awareness within the organization
- New specialist contacts and technical insights
- Concrete guidance for redesign and strategic positioning
Format of the Event
One-hour webinar (Teams)
The session includes:
- Presentation of the Mediplast project and outcomes
- Reflections on lessons learned
- Transferable insights for producer companies
- Interactive discussion on replication possibilities
Target Audience
This event is intended for:
- MedTech companies
- Manufacturers of single-use healthcare products
- Producer companies
- Sustainability teams
- R&D and Product Development teams
- Quality, Regulatory and Procurement stakeholders
- Healthcare partners interested in sustainable product design
