Plant Derivatives in Single‐Use Medical Products: Advancing Sustainability in Healthcare System

The growing environmental concern in the traditional single‐use plastic in medical products has led to a search for sustainability alternatives. Plant derivatives are highly promising due to their abundant availability, renewable nature, and biodegradability, making them an excellent potential for a more sustainable future. This research investigates the involvement of plants in creating single‐use plastic, specifically focusing on the preparation manufacturing, and processing of raw materials derived from plants. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the latest cutting‐edge research in developing and utilizing plant derivatives in various medical single‐use product applications. The paper also addressed the economic and environmental benefits of utilizing plant derivatives over traditional synthetic materials, emphasizing the reduction and replacement of the current plastic contents. The significance of this study lies in its contribution to the advancement of sustainability practices in the medical industry by incorporating plant derivatives of single‐use materials. The findings show that plant derivatives have a significant potential and opportunity as a primary raw resource, serving as an alternative to traditional synthetic materials. This aligns with the worldwide efforts to shift the landscape of the economy towards sustainable practices.