Sustainable medical electronics can reduce environmental impact by up to 65%
The European SUSTRONICS project is developing sustainable manufacturing methods for medical electronics to reduce environmental impact by up to 65%. Researchers are testing these technologies on devices like smart wound dressings and EEG sensors to improve life cycle sustainability.
Why it matters
As electronic waste grows, developing circular economy practices for medical devices is critical for meeting climate-neutrality goals.
by Lotta Jahnke, Fraunhofer-Institut für Zuverlässigkeit und Mikrointegration IZM
edited by Gaby Clark , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
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Add as preferred source Bio-based TPU Smart Wound Dressing with Temperature and pH Sensing on a Skin-Conformal Patch. Credit: Barbara Pahl / Fraunhofer IZM While electronic devices have become an integral part of everyday life, the consumption of critical raw materials and energy demand associated with their production continue to rise. According to the European Commission's European Green Deal, Europe aims to become climate-neutral while maintaining a competitive economy by 2050, which calls for new approaches that consider sustainability not only at the end of a product's life cycle but also during the development phase.
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