Becton Dickinson, Envetec complete joint feasibility study

Becton Dickinson (BDX) and Envetec announced the successful completion of a joint feasibility study to test the ability to recycle polystyrene petri dishes into new, high-quality manufacturing feedstock. The results of the pilot study suggest that similar high-quality polymers, including polystyrene, polyester, polypropylene, and polyethylene, could be reused in the manufacturing supply chain after being safely disinfected and processed. These polymers find extensive use in medical devices.