Econix Ltd, a new company based in Sheffield, has just launched its newest product range called Bio-bin. Constructed from paper, Bio-bin is a new generation of non-sharp, clinical waste containers aimed at replacing plastic containers currently used in the industry.

Bio-bin has a 96% paper construction which is completely water tight and leak proof and has passed United Nations 3291 safety testing. The bins have been designed to stack inside each other, which makes them very space efficient to store. Because of their square base they are also very stable and store waste more efficiently then round containers.

They come with their own built in lid and have easy to follow user instructions printed on each bin. The weight of the bins is also less then that of the equivalent plastic bins. This reduces the weight of waste that is produced which in turn will also reduce disposal and incineration costs.

Bio-bin is available in sizes ranging from 2 l up to 30 l and can be sent straight to incineration with out autoclaving. (However, some waste produce companies have policies in place that insist on autoclaving all waste before it leaves the premises.)

Another unique feature of the Bio-bin is that once sealed it can be placed in an autoclave. As the temperature and steam increase it attacks the adhesive that seals the bin and breaks it down. This opens the bin inside the autoclave automatically and allows the contents to be treated. At the end of the process the bins are still intact and can be removed easily for final disposal.

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