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The Sterilwave family is expanding with two new models, Sterilwave 50 and Sterilwave 900. Both solutions make biomedical waste treatment safer, simpler, and more sustainable for healthcare facilities of any size. Sterilwave 50 is compact, fully electric, and easy to use. It treats up to 10 kilograms of infectious waste per hour and is perfect […]

Health care saves lives, but it also generates large quantities of medical waste. In many developing countries, the lack of proper infrastructure, funding, and regulations has made the management of infectious and hazardous medical waste a growing concern. The issue is not only a local health risk but a pressing global challenge.  A concerning global […]

The future of our planet depends on the choices we make today. As the volume of medical waste continues to rise and natural resources become increasingly scarce, it is urgent to adopt sustainable solutions that protect both the environment and public health. A Growing Global Concern According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2024), 5.2 […]

According to Cyclamed, healthcare facilities in France generate around 700,000 tonnes of waste each year. A significant portion of this waste consists of infectious healthcare waste, which represents between 15% and 25% of the total. These materials require specific treatment due to their potential health hazards. Currently, most infectious waste is incinerated. While this method […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has left more than just a public health crisis. It has also generated an unprecedented volume of biohazardous waste. Single-use masks, gloves, gowns, and testing kits have overwhelmed waste treatment systems worldwide, exposing a critical weakness in healthcare infrastructure and raising significant environmental concerns, especially around sustainable infectious waste management. Medical waste, particularly infectious waste, has […]

In just two weeks, Bertin Medical Waste will be participating in Arab Health 2025, the premier healthcare event in the Middle East, taking place at the French Pavilion. This key event offers an opportunity to meet our experts and learn about our advanced waste management solutions. We will be discussing how our innovative approach to […]

The global climate crisis has become an urgent issue, with COP29 highlighting the need for immediate action across various industries. One area that requires attention is the management of Infectious Healthcare Waste (IHW). Improper handling of IHW not only contributes to environmental pollution but also poses serious health risks, which can further exacerbate the challenges […]

At Bertin Medical Waste, we are committed to driving sustainability in healthcare waste management through our Sterilwave solution. With the support of Green Assist, we’ve strengthened our efforts to provide an efficient and eco-friendly method for processing infectious hospital waste directly on-site. Green Assist, an initiative backed by the European Commission, provided us with valuable […]

A partnership for sustainable solutions Bertin medical waste has signed a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with UNOPS to support the management of infectious waste. This agreement reflects the trust placed in our solutions by major international organizations. Over the years, we have worked with UNICEF, UNDP, the World Bank, and JICA, providing tailored solutions to address […]

A Sustainable Approach to Infectious Healthcare Waste Managing infectious healthcare waste is a critical responsibility for healthcare facilities, infrastructure managers, and public institutions. With growing environmental concerns, Bertin Medical Waste has introduced a solar-powered solution to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of medical waste treatment. This innovation seamlessly integrates solar energy into Sterilwave’s proven waste […]