What makes the difference?

Proven technology for 20 years

It is thanks to a time/temperature combination that medical waste is decontaminated.
Ecosteryl uses microwaves to quickly heat the waste.

Why do we do this?

  • It is an economical, safe and efficient process.
  • The technology is proven and patented.
  • The microwave solution is the most ecological solution for the treatment of medical waste.
  • There is no emission into the atmosphere, no need for water.
  • There are no or very few odours. The working conditions are more pleasant.
  • The final waste is dry: sortable and recoverable with R-steryl.

Compare the different technologies

Ecosteryl (dry microwave process) Autoclave (hot steam process) Autoclave with a shedder Incinerator (high-heat process)
Characteristics
Continuous process Icon Icon Icon Icon
Integral shredding Icon Icon Icon Icon
Unrecognizable waste Icon Icon Icon Icon
Waste volume reduction Icon Icon Icon Icon
Waste weight reduction Icon Icon Icon Icon
Installation requirements Low High High High
Installation complexity Low Intermediate Intermediate High
Possibility on In-situ installation Icon Icon Icon Icon
Approved and recognized technology by countries all over the world High Intermediate High Low
Decontamination level High Intermediate High High
Odours Low High High Intermediate
Noise Low Intermediate Intermediate High
Treatment of pathological and anatomical waste Icon Icon Icon Icon
Ecosteryl (dry microwave process) Autoclave (hot steam process) Autoclave with a shedder Incinerator (high-heat process)
Costs
ROI High Low Low Low
Investment costs Intermediate Low Intermediate High
Operating costs Low High High High
Maintenance costs Low High High High
Labour costs Low High High High
Ecosteryl (dry microwave process) Autoclave (hot steam process) Autoclave with a shedder Incinerator (high-heat process)
Environment
Impact on the environment No Intermediate Intermediate High
Treated waste recyclable Icon Icon Icon Icon
No contaminated rejection (such as water, steam) Icon Icon Icon Icon
Ecosteryl (dry microwave process) Autoclave (hot steam process) Autoclave with a shedder Incinerator (high-heat process)
Safety
No risk related to pressurized vessel Icon Icon Icon Icon
Risk for workforce/personnel health (no risk of toxic contaminants released into the air or the treated waste) No Intermediate Intermediate High