Envetec offers the GENERATIONS® system, an on‑site, non‑thermal technology that shreds and disinfects biohazardous plastic waste from life‑science facilities, achieving 6‑log microbial inactivation while using low energy and water. The treated plastic is converted into recyclable polymer flakes, enabling facilities to meet regulatory requirements and reduce waste‑related emissions by up to 90%.
Funding
$10.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Life science facilities generate large volumes of single‑use plastic biohazardous waste that is traditionally treated by autoclaving, incineration, and landfilling. These processes consume high amounts of energy and water, emit significant CO₂ and other greenhouse gases, and prevent the waste from being recycled.
Solution
Envetec’s GENERATIONS® system provides an on‑site, non‑thermal technology that shreds and disinfects biohazardous waste at the source. The unit uses low‑energy, low‑water processes and an organic biodegradable chemical to achieve a 6‑log microbial inactivation, after which the treated plastic is converted into recyclable polymer flakes. Real‑time monitoring via a Siemens‑powered Human Machine Interface enables operators to start a cycle in three clicks, capture performance data, and generate carbon‑reporting metrics. By eliminating transport to off‑site incinerators and enabling downstream recycling, the technology can reduce waste‑related emissions by up to 90% while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are hospitals, clinical laboratories, and research facilities that must manage regulated biohazardous waste while meeting sustainability targets.
Features
- Non‑thermal shredding and disinfection chamber that processes waste without high‑temperature incineration
- Integrated biodegradable chemical that breaks down into ethanoic acid and water after treatment
- Smart blade system that adjusts power based on waste resistance for optimal shredding efficiency
- Automated validation system that confirms microbial inactivation (STAATT IV, 6‑log) during each cycle
- Dewatering auger and filtration unit that separates solid polymer flakes from effluent and removes microplastics
- Siemens Insights Hub HMI for three‑click cycle initiation, remote diagnostics, and carbon‑emission reporting
- Generates recyclable polymer flakes suitable for collection and pelletisation at recycling facilities