Clinical labs generate large volumes of wastewater from analyzers, containing a variety of biohazards and pollutants that must be eliminated before they can enter municipal drains. Traditional disposal methods, such as incineration, are energy-intensive, contributing to high operational costs and carbon emissions. Managing this waste presents a dual challenge: ensuring regulatory compliance while minimizing environmental impact.
As sustainability pressures grow, clinical labs must find practical ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Advances in wastewater filtration technology and sustainable product design are helping labs minimize plastic waste and the volume of wastewater sent for incineration—cutting energy consumption and improving sustainability.
This white paper examines the evolving challenges of clinical wastewater management and introduces an ultrafiltration-based approach that minimizes waste and energy use, helping labs meet their environmental goals.
Download this white paper to discover:
How clinical wastewater impacts lab sustainability efforts
Key principles of eco-friendly product design
The challenges of traditional disposal methods
A low-energy, ultrafiltration-based solution for treating clinical wastewater
