Press Releases
NewGen Surgical™ Inc. Earns Another USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
San Rafael, CA — May 18, 2026 — NewGen Surgical™ Inc. announced today that it has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for its newest lines of One and Two-Compartment Trays and Surgical Bowls (250cc and 500cc). To obtain the certification, the NewGen Surgical products were analyzed for biobased content…
Read More...Ray Bertolero Joins NewGen Surgical’s Board of Directors
San Rafael, CA — April 15, 2026 — NewGen Surgical, a leader in sustainable surgical products, announced the appointment of Ray Bertolero to its Board of Directors. Bertolero brings more than 30 years of experience in the medical device industry, with a background spanning operations, product development, and the scaling of early-stage companies. Bertolero previously…
Read More...NewGen Surgical to Exhibit at the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. — April 10–13, 2026 — NewGen Surgical, a leader in sustainable medical devices, surgical products and healthcare packaging announced that it will exhibit at the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting, one of the largest and most influential ophthalmology conferences in the United States. The event will take place in Washington, D.C. from April 10–13,…
Read More...MEDICA 2025 and COMPAMED 2025 Attract Global Health Care Leaders and Drive Industry Transformation
Düsseldorf emerges as the international hub for healthcare innovation and strategic dialogue Düsseldorf, Germany — November 20, 2025 — MEDICA 2025 and COMPAMED 2025, held from November 17 – 20, 2025, brought together thousands of decision-makers from the global healthcare and medical technology sectors, underscoring the continuing role of these events as essential platforms for…
Read More...NewGen Surgical Showcases Sustainable Solutions at MEDICA 2025 in Düsseldorf
San Rafael, CA — November 15, 2025 NewGen Surgical, Inc. today announced its third consecutive participation at MEDICA 2025 — the world’s leading B2B medical trade fair — held November 17–20, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany. During the event, the NewGen Surgical team, including the company’s founder, co-founder, and director of business development, presented its full…
Read More...NewGen Surgical Debuts at Medical Fair Thailand 2025 to Showcase Sustainable Medical Solutions
San Rafael, CA – September 28, 2025 – NewGen Surgical, Inc. announced today its first-ever exhibition at Medical Fair Thailand 2025, held September 10–12, 2025 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). The participation marks a strategic step for the company to engage with the growing Southeast Asian healthcare market, showcase its sustainable…
Read More...Health Care Sector Advances Sustainability in 2024, New Data Shows
Practice Greenhealth 2025 Environmental Excellence Awards reveal key trends in climate resilience, emissions reduction, and plastic waste minimization. July 2, 2025 –New data from the 2025 Environmental Excellence Awards, collected and analyzed by Practice Greenhealth and Health Care Without Harm, highlights significant strides in environmental sustainability across U.S. health care facilities. The aggregated results from…
Read More...Health Sector Strengthens Climate Resilience and Public Health Response
New report from the National Academy of Medicine highlights frontline health care adaptation and workforce readiness amid escalating climate threats Washington, D.C. — July 15, 2025 — The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today released an in-depth account of how U.S. health systems and professionals are confronting the mounting challenges of climate change, from preparing…
Read More...NewGen Surgical Expands Sponge Bowl Line With New 250 cc and 500 cc Sizes
San Rafael, CA – July 14, 2025 – NewGen Surgical, Inc. today announced the upcoming release of two new sponge bowl sizes — 250 cc and 500 cc — expanding its sustainable medical product range in response to customer demand. The company plans to bring these new sizes to market by early 2026, offering greater…
Read More...Header: NewGen Surgical Surpasses 10 Million Products Used Worldwide, Driving Measurable Environmental Impact
San Rafael, CA — July 10, 2025 NewGen Surgical, Inc. today announced a major milestone in its mission to transform healthcare sustainability: more than 10 million NewGen Surgical products have now been used in healthcare settings around the world. This achievement reflects widespread adoption of the company’s biobased, sustainable medical devices as alternatives to conventional plastic disposables. Since…
Read More...NewGen Surgical Customers Eliminate Over 250 Tons of Single-Use Plastic and 460 Metric Tons of CO2e with Upcycled, Bio-Based Products for Healthcare
Environmental Stewardship from NewGen Surgical Customers Lead to Significant Carbon and Plastic Reductions from the Healthcare Supply Chain San Rafael, California, February 27, 2024 – NewGen Surgical customers have gone above and beyond this past year in their commitment to healthcare sustainability. In July alone, NewGen Surgical customers eliminated nearly 8 tons of single-use plastic…
Read More...NewGen Surgical Releases World’s First Bio-Based & USDA BioPreferred Surgical Compartment Trays
Designed for Ophthalmology and developed in partnership with a leading healthcare system to target the most prevalent surgical procedure San Rafael, California, February 8, 2023 – NewGen Surgical is releasing its first procedure-specific biobased trays. Designed for ophthalmology, the compartment trays can also be used in many surgical and medical procedures. Compartment trays are often used…
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