NewGen Surgical Celebrates Plastic Free July 2026 by Advancing Sustainable Change in Healthcare

San Rafael, California — July 1, 2026 — In recognition of Plastic Free July, the global movement encouraging millions of people and organizations to reduce single-use plastic waste, NewGen Surgical, Inc. is reaffirming its commitment to transform healthcare through sustainable innovation.

Plastic Free July has grown into a worldwide initiative, inspiring more than 170 million participants across 190 countries to rethink their reliance on disposable plastics and adopt more sustainable alternatives. (Plastic Free July) In healthcare—an industry heavily dependent on single-use consumables—the opportunity for change is significant.

Since its founding in 2012, NewGen Surgical has pioneered the development of plant- and bio-based surgical products designed to replace traditional petroleum-based plastics without compromising performance or safety. Today, the company has delivered more than 13 million sustainable products globally, helping healthcare providers reduce waste, lower Scope 3 emissions, and improve environmental stewardship in the operating room.

“Plastic Free July serves as an important reminder that meaningful change often starts with small decisions,” said Rob Chase, Founder and CEO of NewGen Surgical. “Healthcare generates an enormous amount of disposable plastic every day. Our goal is to provide clinically reliable alternatives that help hospitals and surgical centers reduce their environmental footprint without disrupting workflow.”

NewGen Surgical recently achieved another milestone as the first company to earn USDA BioPreferred Program Certification for medical products, with its newest One- and Two-Compartment Trays certified at 87% biobased content and its Sponge Bowls certified at 84% biobased content. These certifications reinforce the company’s mission to bring verified sustainable innovation into the healthcare supply chain.

The company’s widely adopted products are designed to withstand exposure to surgical fluid for up to 12 hours and integrate seamlessly into custom procedure packs. By replacing conventional plastic disposables with renewable-material alternatives, healthcare providers can reduce plastic waste at scale while maintaining clinical efficiency.
As Plastic Free July encourages individuals and industries to reconsider single-use plastics, NewGen Surgical continues to advocate for sustainable procurement practices and practical solutions for healthcare systems worldwide.

Small change. Big impact.

To learn more about NewGen Surgical’s sustainable product solutions or request samples, visit https://newgensurgical.com/.

About NewGen Surgical
Founded in 2012 in the San Francisco Bay Area, NewGen Surgical, Inc. designs and manufactures sustainable surgical products and packaging that replace millions of plastic consumables used in healthcare. Its clinically proven product lines meet patient safety standards and are distributed in custom surgical packs to hospitals worldwide, reducing plastic waste and Scope 3 CO₂ emissions.

With more than 13 million plant-based products delivered globally, NewGen Surgical, the first company to earn USDA BioPreferred Certification for surgical products, continues to advance material innovation and support the adoption of sustainable surgical solutions in healthcare.