Description

The EcoAid Biodegradable Tray is a versatile and environmentally conscious solution designed for medical and healthcare applications. Crafted from 100% sugarcane fiber, this tray offers a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic and paper options. As part of the Sugarcane Series, it aligns with EcoAid's commitment to reducing plastic waste and carbon emissions.

Key Features

• Biodegradable and Compostable: Typically degrades within 30 to 90 days, depending on environmental conditions, making it an eco-friendly choice.
• Medical-Grade and Food-Grade: Suitable for a wide range of uses, providing reliability and safety.
• Soak Proof and Waterproof: Holds liquids effectively for up to 72 hours, ensuring robust performance without plastic or wax lining.
• Puncture-Resistant Structure: Offers durability with a clean-edge finish for comfortable handling.

Design and Functionality

The tray's lightweight, single-use design helps reduce cross-infection risks. Its trapezoidal shape and ribbed base enhance stability and handling, while also facilitating medication drainage. Available with or without a bioplastic coating, it caters to specific needs such as holding alcohol-based solutions.

Specialized Variants

• Standard Tray: Ideal for general medical use.
• Sterile Anaesthetic Pack Version: Features four compartments, a lint-free paper dressing towel, and two gauze swabs, designed for safe transport and storage of syringes and ampoules.
• Sharp Dish Tray Version: Tailored for safe scalpel transfer, further reducing plastic waste and CO₂ emissions.

Dimensions

• Pulp Tableware:
• Bottom thickness: 0.65 mm
• Wall thickness: 0.60 mm
• Rim thickness: 0.48 mm
• Grammage: 586 gsm
• Pulp Single Coated Tableware:
• Bottom thickness: 0.60 mm
• Wall thickness: 0.61 mm
• Rim thickness: 0.50 mm
• Grammage: 564 gsm

Certifications

Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 certification, the tray complies with ASTM D6868 and EN13432 standards for compostability. It is TGA listed and meets all relevant industrial standards, ensuring quality and environmental responsibility.

Disposal and Environmental Impact

Marked for single patient use, the tray can be disposed of as general waste, recyclable waste, or via incineration, unless clinically contaminated. Its adoption in various waste management schemes highlights its role in reducing health risks associated with plastics and promoting a greener future.

Use Cases

Ideal for settings such as hospitals, theatres, wards, and clinics, the EcoAid Biodegradable Tray supports the transportation and storage of medical instruments, syringes, and ampoules. Its ability to be included in sterile procedure packs further underscores its practicality and alignment with healthcare needs.