Protecting the health of medical professionals, patients, medical waste handlers, communities and the environment is at the core of Bemis’ mission.

Our commitment to protecting the environment extends not just to the products we bring to market but to our manufacturing processes as well. We work to control our carbon footprint through environmentally responsible operational practices, aiming to reduce eco-strain by minimizing impact from areas such as raw material consumption, production and disposal. We look to reprocessed materials whenever possible, and continue to reduce waste, energy, resource consumption and emissions during production. We also monitor our own progress through our Environmental Impact Committee to make sure we are moving in the right direction.

Environmental stewardship goes farther than only manufacturing process, but to the products we sell. To reduce eco-strain on the costs of liquid medical waste, Bemis Health Care developed the innovative Quick-Drain Waste Management System that provides engineering-controlled operation to confine liquid infectious waste for safe disposal. This system safely and efficiently drains used canisters into the sanitary sewer in accordance with EPA, CDC, and NIOSH guidelines. Quick-Drain can help to substantially reduce landfill waste and associated facility medical liquid waste costs.

Through progress and innovation, Bemis Manufacturing Company will continue to be an environmentally friendly neighbor and a responsible global citizen.