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Discover the first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on reusable scrub suits
In partnership with I Care, Elis has conducted the first-ever scientific study to compare the environmental impact of its reusable scrub suit solution with disposable suits to supply French hospitals.
Context of the study
The study was based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the product, a scientific methodology well established and internationally recognized for its high transparency norms.
This LCA study in partnership with Icare, evaluates the potentional environmental impact of two products throughout their life cycles: the reusable scrub suit and the disposable suit.
They are analyzed according to 10 different environmental indicators, ranging from the impact of the scrub suits on climate change to water and land pollution.
The study was published by the renowned scientific journal Cleaner Environmental Systems
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The results of the study
In 4 years, only 15 reusable suits are required compared with 940 disposable suits per hospital employee.
The LCA study confirms the lower environmental impact of reusable scrub suits compared with disposable alternatives, reinforcing the benefits of circular business models and reusable solutions.
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