Sorting medical waste can be challenging for the healthcare sector due to the diverse materials involved. For instance, a drug delivery device might have different components made of various materials, making sorting a tedious task.

To address this issue, Covestro has introduced a new line of healthcare-grade polycarbonates, including Medical low friction Makrolon®, Medical glass-filled Makrolon®, high flow Makrolon®, and Bayblend®. These products make it possible to develop an all-polycarbonate concept drug delivery device with enhanced performance and sustainability. The benefits include reducing weight, allowing smooth, controllable action, and maintaining toughness, rigidity, and dimensional stability under spring load and after radiation sterilization. At the end of life, the unit can be quickly and easily disassembled, then sorted into contaminated and non-contaminated components for easier disposal or recycling. Additionally, Covestro offers Medical Makrolon® RE, which maintains quality while incorporating attributed renewable content resulting in a lower carbon footprint.