The Problem with Medical Device Plastics

Medical plastics serve medical practitioners, their patients, and society in general. However, those advantages come at a tremendous environmental cost. This has prompted some to wonder whether the use of medical plastics is sustainable, and if not, what can be done to address the issue.

Medical plastics problems can be overcome, but it will require stakeholder commitment and money. Read about four important actions that must be performed to ensure that the usage of medical plastics is placed on a sustainable footing are outlined below.

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