{"id":26062,"date":"2024-10-07T14:51:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T14:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecosteryl.com\/?p=26062"},"modified":"2024-10-22T13:19:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T13:19:41","slug":"how-to-launch-into-infectious-medical-waste-treatment-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecosteryl.com\/en\/how-to-launch-into-infectious-medical-waste-treatment-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"How to launch into infectious medical waste treatment sector?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you interested in or concerned about the issue of medical or so-called clinical and hospital waste? Do you consider it a business opportunity in your region? Are you considering launching your own business in infectious waste treatment? <\/strong>
\nAre you currently working on a business plan and assessing the genuine opportunities? Here are some fundamental principles relating to the sector as well as some recommendations to assist you in your thinking and approach.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A global concern with real business opportunities in biomedical waste sector
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\"\"Global population is constantly rising and is expected to reach 10 billion inhabitants by 2050. New hospital infrastructures are emerging to care for a growing population.<\/strong>
\nAs a result, infectious medical waste is also on the rise.<\/p>\n

Correctly and properly processing this waste is a genuine concern. In some regions of the world where there is currently no solution, it is even a priority. The needs are therefore significant, and the business opportunities are real. There is no need to be an expert in this field of activity to successfully start dealing with the treatment of medical waste. Several of our clients started from scratch and are now experiencing real success. Our client DBM\u2019s story in Canada is one of those.<\/a><\/p>\n

However, a methodical approach and the revision of a few key points are important to successfully complete your project.<\/p>\n

Answer the following questions when creating your business plan<\/strong>. We would be delighted to discuss the topic with you to advise you.<\/p>\n

Thoroughly analyze your market, its requirements, and the active competitors in the collection and processing of medical waste.<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first step to take before getting started is to thoroughly analyze your local market.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. What is the tonnage in the area you would like to cover?<\/strong>
    \nDo you have any data?
    \nTip<\/strong>: it is generally estimated at an average of 1 kg per hospital bed. It is a more accessible data point. Aside from large hospitals also consider the market for laboratories, clinics, veterinary practices, etc.
    \nThe perfect scenario would be to kick off with a minimum of 200 tons per year to manage.
    \nIf you think you will have to manage 1,000 or 2,000 tons per year even before starting, that’s fantastic!<\/li>\n
  2. How many hospitals are there?<\/strong>
    \nAre they public or private?
    \nWhat contracts do they currently have?
    \nContracts are sometimes stuck for several months or years.
    \nAre there any projects for constructing new hospitals?
    \nWhat is the price per ton? Worth knowing: how much do hospitals pay per ton of disposed medical waste (ask for a comprehensive and detailed pricing: bins, collection, transport, treatment, disposal). This is a request you can submit to the hospital’s logistics\/waste management department.<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. Have the waste products already been processed?<\/strong>
    \nBy whom? And how?
    \nWhat is the technology used?
    \nIs it a new plant or an old one?
    \nShould they upgrade their equipment?
    \nWhat actions are your potential competitors taking?
    \nBe sure to analyze them thoroughly.<\/li>\n
  4. Are there in the area waste collectors exclusively involved in transport?<\/strong>
    \nGet in touch with them to find out why they would want to change their processing provider and potentially select you as a service provider.
    \nWill you be closer, cheaper, more versatile, more sustainable?
    \nWhat about you? Do you wish to develop a collection and processing activity or just a processing activity?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Be aware of the local regulations on medical waste<\/span><\/h2>\n

    \"\"The waste management and processing sector is highly regulated. The disappointing news is that each region and each country have their own rules regarding medical waste. We cannot provide you with a single formula. Yet, we would like it to be clearer and more transparent, for example, at the European level.<\/p>\n

    Some countries rely entirely on incineration. New regulations will need to be established if you bring new disinfection technology like Ecosteryl.
    \nWe often advise to \u201ccopy\u201d what France has done in terms of law, standards, and controls (    Legal text in France<\/a>).<\/p>\n

    Are there any existing competitors in your market?
    \nSo much the better, the rules have already been established, and they have undoubtedly paved the way and undertook actions ahead of you. Show your appreciation to them; they make your business easier in some way.<\/p>\n

    Questions you should consider:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n