MAXIMIXING RESOURCES, MINIMISING WASTE:

Sustainable Solutions for a Healthier Future

Welcome to

NZ Biomed

At NZ Biomed, we are dedicated to redistributing medical equipment to provide cost-saving benefits to the medical industry and prevent unnecessary waste. By extending the life of unrequired medical equipment through effective redistribution, repair, refurbishment, or recycling, we benefit the healthcare system, communities, and the environment, with our focus on supporting the Circular Economy.

The Issues

Why Redistribute Medical Equipment?

Hospitals frequently upgrade or replace their medical equipment, resulting in large quantities of unrequired items. Unfortunately, much of this equipment, which is still functional and can be used effectively, ends up in landfills or is returned to suppliers who often discard it. This practice is detrimental to the environment and imposes a significant financial burden on our healthcare system and society.

In New Zealand alone, one company has estimated that over 1,700 tonnes of reusable single use items end up in landfills each year. They believe they can save the New Zealand health system $100 million each year by stopping the dumping process.

Imagine the scale worldwide!

The key issues are:

Environmental Impact

Disposing of functional medical equipment in landfills contributes to environmental degradation, occupying valuable space and potentially releasing harmful substances.

Financial Burden

Discarding usable medical equipment represents a significant financial loss. Hospitals and healthcare systems bear the cost of purchasing new equipment, which could be avoided if existing equipment were redistributed or refurbished.

Resource Inefficiency

Not reusing or recycling functional equipment wastes valuable materials and components.

Healthcare System Strain

The financial impact of this waste affects the overall budget of healthcare systems, potentially diverting funds from critical areas such as patient care and medical research.

Global Scale

The issue is global, with immense environmental and financial impacts worldwide.

Addressing this issue supports the principles of the Circular Economy, aiming to minimise waste and make the most of resources. By redistributing, repairing, refurbishing, or recycling medical equipment, we can create a more sustainable and efficient system.

The Benefits Of

Medical Equipment Redistribution

Redistributing unrequired medical equipment presents significant benefits, including:

Cost Savings

The financial impact of this waste affects the overall budget of healthcare systems, potentially diverting funds from critical areas such as patient care and medical research.

Space Savings

Excess equipment and associated consumables are currently taking up valuable space in hospital storage areas, storerooms, and biomedical service spaces.