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

Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 6:56 am ET1min read
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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.

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