Reducing the Environmental Footprint of Surgery
At Aesculap, sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s a commitment woven into our products, processes and partnerships. We're helping hospitals make smarter decisions that benefit both the environment and the bottom line.
Make the Switch From Blue Wrap to Rigid Containers
One impactful change a healthcare facility can make is transitioning from blue wrap to a reusable container system. Aesculap’s sterile containers offer up to 80% cost and waste reduction compared to traditional wrapping methods. Our containers are also crafted using 41% recycled aluminum, further minimizing their environmental footprint.
A Quality Investment Worth Protecting
Aesculap is synonymous with quality. Our surgical instruments are built for durability and long-term value, making them a smart investment for healthcare systems. To further protect that investment and reduce landfill waste, we offer comprehensive repair and refurbishment programs that extend the life of each instrument. Additionally, our on-site repair services help minimize shipping-related emissions, contributing to a more sustainable supply chain.
Improve Your Process to Improve the Planet
Our sterile processing experts work closely with hospitals to identify opportunities for waste reduction and process improvement. Using green scorecard audits, we evaluate clinical and financial performance through a sustainability lens to recommend modifications to existing processes. Once changes are implemented, our environmental ROI calculators help quantify the impact of environmentally friendly practices such as reduced water and chemical usage in the Sterile Processing Department.
Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Surgical Care
We're committed to making a positive impact on healthcare while minimizing its impact on the earth. Using Aesculap Containers for sterile processing produces less than half the CO₂ equivalent of blue wrap over 5,000 use cycles—and less than a quarter when blue wrap isn’t recycled. And, when healthcare teams partner with Aesculap, we educate them on instrument set optimization to prevent overprocessing and energy waste, further reducing CO₂ emissions.
Start implementing more sustainable practices in your surgical workflows
Contact an Aesculap representative to learn more.
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