 | Kevin MulliganUsername: kevinmulligan |
Location
North Attleboro, Mass, USA
Role
ConsultantIndustry
Medical DeviceJob Title
ConsultantCompany
KMC ConsultingRecent Discussions
Packaging Consultant
I work within the medical device field, and pacakge sustainability lags behind other industries. I would like to know more about thoughts associated with the Wallmart scorecard, and any efforts underway within this industry. In addition, I would like to understand the impact on third party review processes to support environmental claims and avoid greenwashing.
Posted December 24, 2009
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Very interesting approach on
Very interesting approach on medical waste and applications with syringes. Can you identify the economics that will drive the hospitals and groups that dispose of the waste in terms of the incentive? I am very interested in your findings as this is a key element of my business and consulting opportunities.
LCA
Sure, that would be fine. I am getting a new artilce published shortly in Healthcare Packaging and will send a copy if you give me your email. I just finished a white paper on Medical Waste and Packaging and would be happy to share that with you as well. My e mail is mulligan.kt@gmail.com I am also on linkedin if you have interest.
Hello Jeff I posted a
Hello Jeff I posted a response to your questions. I am finishing collaboration on a text book with Michigan State University on the subject, and I think the cradle to grave assessments will continue to improve and become more meaningful in making final assessments and decisions. Let me know if you need more detail
Healthcare Packaging Sustainability
I was wondering if anyone knew of industry groups that would be interested in publishing a white paper I had written on Medical Waste and Sustainable Packaging?
LCA
LCA can be somewhat misleading depending on how it is done. Weight of the final product is generally what government regulatory groups and consumers focus on. However, some products or packages can contribute more than 40 times the final weight of the product in waste and by product according to some leading experts. Knowing this, can help in making the best overall environmental decision. In addition, some products like aluminum enjoy recycling rates in excess of 40% because it is much cheaper and uses less energy to make new aluminum via recycling of old cans etc. When compared to the cost of extracting the raw material via mining etc., it is far more costly and energy consuming. Certain plastics for example are more costly and more energy focused via recycling than production from raw material. As such recycling may not always make sense.