BD and Envetec study opens door to sustainable recycling of medical plastics.

BD and Envetec have completed a joint feasibility study to recycle polystyrene Petri dishes into high-quality manufacturing feedstock. The results suggest that similar polymers, including polyester, polypropylene, and polyethylene, can be reused in the manufacturing supply chain after being disinfected and processed. The study opens a sustainable path for medical devices such as those made by BD. Envetec's GENERATIONS technology converts regulated waste into recyclable polymer flakes.