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 [Responsible Production & the Circular Economy](/categories/responsible-production-circular-economy)

 # Less Space for Waste

 

##### As single-use technology becomes mainstream, biopharma companies need a better way to handle waste

 

 

 Jul 11, 2018 3:45 PM ET

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[Originally posted by Pharmaceutical Manufacturing](https://www.pharmamanufacturing.com/articles/2018/less-space-for-waste/)

MilliporeSigma estimates that a single biopharma site produces about 12.5 tons waste per month that is eligible for recycling. As a leading supplier of single-use biopharmaceutical products, including single-use bags, tubing, connectors and filters, MilliporeSigma recognizes the need to reduce the environmental impact of its products.

In 2015, MilliporeSigma launched an exclusive partnership with Triumvirate Environmental in order to enable bioprocess manufacturing customers to fully recycle plastic single-use and disposable products.

[Keep reading on PharmaManufacturing.com](https://www.pharmamanufacturing.com/articles/2018/less-space-for-waste/)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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