Sharpcycle: A Sharp Recycling Product

This report outlines a collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and student teams to enhance the circular economy of single-use injectables, enabling the company’s sustainability goals and aligning with the European Union’s Circular Economy Action Plan. [1] Single-use injectables are a critical component of modern healthcare and contribute significantly to global medical waste. This project aims to improve the circular economy of the single use injectable journey by developing innovative solutions for recycling high-value materials from sharps waste, balancing safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.