Environmental Practices
Our Commitment to Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility
While essential, the healthcare industry contributes significantly to environmental challenges. Within the numerous categories that the EPA considers medical waste, a single hospital bed generates approximately 33 pounds of medical waste every day. This results in an estimated 6 million tons of medical waste in the U.S. annually. Opting for launderable choices over disposables saves substantial time and cost in purchasing replacements and aligns with eco-conscious practices.
When you work with MedClean, you choose a champion in resource conservation as a partner to help you manage your clinic’s laundry needs. We offer healthcare facilities solutions that are both hygienically clean and environmentally conscious. Our solutions promote a healthier planet while you provide exceptional patient care. We’re dedicated to continuously exploring new and innovative practices and technologies to minimize our ecological footprint further, leading the way toward a more sustainable future.
MedClean proudly holds TRSA’s Clean Green certification, demonstrating our commitment to improving water and energy efficiency by adopting best management practices for reusing, reclaiming, and recycling resources.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It’s in our DNA.
At MedClean, environmental responsibility is not just a commitment; it’s a way of life. Our commitment to sustainability starts at the core of what we do–we launder our high-quality linen and apparel and deliver it back to you to be used again. At MedClean, we take it a step further. Through various innovative approaches, we provide healthcare facilities with solutions that help reduce their environmental footprint. There are many ways MedClean goes above and beyond to help the environment:
Water Recycling Systems
Our water recycling systems significantly reduce water consumption by up to 45%, allowing for responsible water reuse in our processes.
Energy Efficiency
Our systems are designed to reduce energy usage, employing efficient heat transfer methods to minimize fossil fuel consumption.
Waste Recycling
We recycle linen, paper, and packaging materials whenever possible, ensuring responsible waste management while maintaining strict safety standards when handling medical waste.
Re-Use of Textiles
When a product can no longer be rented, we explore alternative uses, extending its lifespan and minimizing waste.
Green Paper Products
Our restroom paper products offer portion control and are made from recycled materials, reducing over-use and waste.
Eco-Friendly Chemicals
We use 100% biodegradable, APE- and NPE-free wash formulas that are eco-friendly while maintaining the high standards set forth by OSHA, the CDC, and HLAC.
Optimized Route Deliveries
We utilize software to optimize our route deliveries, minimizing distances traveled and conserving fuel usage.
Efficient Lighting
High-efficiency lighting throughout our facilities helps to reduce energy consumption.
Customer Education
We educate and train our customers on reducing paper usage in their facilities to help reduce landfill waste.
Paperless Processing
By eliminating paper invoices and statements, we embrace a paperless approach to reduce unnecessary paper usage.
A Leader in Resource Conservation
We are proud of our industry recognition for leadership in sustainability and conservation through obtaining TRSA’s Clean Green Certification.. Organizations that obtain this certification meet high effectiveness standards in conserving resources and minimizing environmental impact. When you work with us, you can be assured that we are maximizing our use of sustainable practices.
Contact us for more information or any questions about our sustainability practices!
