Sorted single-use medical supplies are arranged on a tray on a table

Rethinking disposable use in healthcare

23.06.2026

Current research challenges established practices and highlights opportunities to reduce consumption while maintaining the same quality of care.

A female nurse in a hospital looks at a nearly empty supply cabinet containing only a few packs of disposable gloves and surgical masks; Copyright: AI-generated

Supply shortages: increasing resilience

28.04.2026

International crises highlight how fragile supply chains are - diversified logistics make hospitals more resilient.

Medical blue disposable glove on the left of the image and food waste with an arrow on the right as a sustainable material for the same purpose

Disposable gloves made from food waste

11.03.2026

A research project in the UK is investigating biodegradable gloves made from food waste.

Person in white coat puts on blue disposable medical gloves

Protective gloves: hygiene and comfort

24.03.2025

Three practical examples for more protection, sustainability and wearing comfort of disposable medical gloves.

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