Plastic Free July 2026: Reflecting on a Month of Impact—and a Year-Round Commitment to Sustainable Healthcare

As Plastic Free July 2026 comes to a close, NewGen Surgical is proud to reflect on a month dedicated to raising awareness about reducing single-use plastic waste while reaffirming our year-round commitment to advancing sustainability in healthcare.

Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages individuals and organizations to rethink their reliance on disposable plastics and adopt more sustainable alternatives. In healthcare, where millions of single-use products are utilized every day, even small changes can create lasting environmental impact.

Throughout July, NewGen Surgical celebrated the progress made by hospitals, surgery centers, clinicians, and supply chain partners who continue choosing sustainable surgical products without compromising clinical performance or patient safety.

Together, we have now achieved:

• 15,427,402 sustainable products delivered worldwide
• 1,228,459 pounds of plastic eliminated
• 1,172,881 kilograms of CO₂e emissions reduced

These milestones represent more than impressive numbers—they demonstrate the collective impact of healthcare organizations committed to reducing waste, lowering Scope 3 emissions, and supporting more sustainable operating rooms.

Since 2012, NewGen Surgical has remained focused on developing plant- and biobased surgical products that integrate seamlessly into existing clinical workflows while replacing conventional petroleum-based plastics. Today, those products continue helping healthcare providers around the world advance their sustainability goals without compromising quality or reliability.

While Plastic Free July may be ending, our mission continues every day.

We remain committed to developing practical, scalable solutions that help healthcare providers reduce plastic waste, lower carbon emissions, and create a healthier future for patients and the planet.

Small change. Big impact.

Interested in learning more about NewGen Surgical’s sustainable product portfolio or requesting samples? Scroll over to our product pages to learn how your organization can make a measurable environmental impact.