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Sharpcycle: A Sharp Recycling Product

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This report outlines a collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and student teams to enhance the circular economy of single-use injectables, enabling the company’s sustainability goals and aligning with the European Union’s Circular Economy Action Plan. [1] Single-use injectables are a critical component of modern healthcare and contribute significantly to global medical waste. This project aims to improve the circular economy of the single use injectable journey by developing innovative solutions for recycling high-value materials from sharps waste, balancing safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Source: Stanford Digital Repository

DOI: 10.25740/wb196hj0149

Authors: Madaus, Colin, Dawson, Chloe, Feng, Haojun, Liu, Jocelyn, Gysel, Cedric

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6945917795

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