WOODSAFE - The World’s Only Truly Environmentally Friendly, Non-Plastic Sharps Bin

WoodSafe® is a revolutionary range of biocomposite hazardous waste containers, developed in Sweden using by-products from the forestry industry. It provides an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic sharps bins, offering a substantial reduction in carbon emissions without compromising on strength or functionality.

Key Features:

• 80% renewable wood-composite material: Designed to replace fossil-based plastics, this material is both sustainable and highly durable.
• 66% reduction in CO2 emissions: Instantly reduces your carbon footprint by using WoodSafe® over conventional options.
• Superior CO2 savings: Delivers 61.8% better CO2 savings compared to recycled plastic or eco alternatives.
• Strong and durable: Sustainable wood fibres provide high tensile strength, ensuring long-lasting performance.
• Cost-effective: Approved to UN3291, ISO 23907-1, ADR, and REACH (EC/1907/2006), offering a competitive solution for healthcare facilities.
• Exact CO2 savings: Independently verified to ensure full transparency, without greenwashing.
• Simple to adopt: Easily replaces existing sharps bins with no high upfront costs or changes to workflow.
• Autoclavable and solvent safe: Suitable for use in sterilisation processes and resistant to solvents.
• Same handling as traditional systems: No disruption to existing practices but with a real reduction in CO2 emissions.

Standards and Certifications:

• UN 3291: Certified for hazardous waste disposal.
• ISO 23907–1:2019: Complies with international standards for sharps disposal.
• ISO 14001:2015: Environmental management certified.
• ADR and ADR-S approved: Certified for the safe transport of hazardous materials.
• REACH EC/1907/2006: Meets EU standards for safety and environmental protection.

Sizes and Options:

• Available in a range of sizes from smaller (0.5L - 6L) to larger (12L - 50L) bins, with reusable solutions integrated for versatility.

Life Cycle Analysis (LCA): Independently verified in accordance with IPCC standards (GWP 2021 100) and ISO 14040-44.

WoodSafe® offers a practical and environmentally responsible solution for managing hazardous waste. Perfect for any healthcare setting, it reduces environmental impact while maintaining the same functionality as conventional sharps bins.