Member Exclusive: Green Design in Single-Use Medical Devices

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

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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

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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

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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