A Non-Hazardous Medical Waste Recycle Program.

Cornerstone International F&G (also known as Cornerstone), in partnership with AMBU Healthcare Solutions Canada Inc. (AMBU), have developed a Turnkey Non-Hazardous Medical Waste Recycle Program. In the Fall of 2023 we released this program to remove medical waste destined for Landfills, and NON Eco-Friendly incineration processes. Delivering on our ability to be a Ecological, Sustainable, and Circular medical waste recovery program.

Our Philosophy was to examine the “Waste Hierarchy”, and its focus on the Four R’s…Reduce – Reuse – Recycle – Recover. Taking this into account we explored a WASTE TO ENERGY (WTE) process. Developing a program by which we touch all the 4 R’s. The application of the Waste to Energy recovery process is well-established to be an effective, sustainable and circular process. It involves burning the waste at Extremely High Temperatures to destroy materials and produce Steam to generate electricity. The steam drives turbines to generate this energy. We utilize a facility in our process that is known as a “Thermomechanical Treatment Facility” (TTF’s). Effectively giving us the access to advanced systems that filter and control emission, extract metals for recycling, reuse the water, and perform other functions that contribute to the minimizing environmental impacts while Maximizing Earth Value.

To get a better understanding of what a TTF is, and the process thereof, take a few moments to watch the video below…

What is the Cornerstone Non-Hazardous Medical Recycle Program?

This is a solution in which Cornerstone has developed a program in combination with AMBU, to manage the disposal of their “Single Patient Use” products. This Eco-Friendly/TURNKEY process, eliminates, minimizes landfill use, and the Non eco-friendly incineration process. Our program includes all of AMBU’s endoscopes (Broncho, Rhino, Gastro, Cysto, and Uretero). We then grouped them into specific containers (BOXES) such as Broncho and Gastro Scopes – Large Box Category (Dimensional Size and Weight dependent), and then the ENT/Urology Scopes – Medium Box Category, (also Dimensional Size and Weight specific). Each category of box should contain no more than 50 scopes maximum. In 2025 we added the ability to add other AMBU single use products to these existing TWO Category Boxes… such as Video Laryngoscope Blades (VL Blades) and Subglottic Airways (LMA’s) same dimensional size and weight restrictions.

July 2025…we launch a THIRD Category Box that will be categorized for VL Blades and LMA’s on their own. All category boxes will accept VL Blades and LMA’s in them, but the VL/LMA box will only accept those items.

The Program itself is straight forward and easy to follow…

STEP 1 – Contact US to inquire and get a quote for your facility. By Email is best.

STEP 2 – Place an order via email! You can use a Purchase Order or your email itself can act as the order. We set up your account based off of the information received. Terms and conditions are stated in the quote and are applied to all orders.

STEP 3 – Your order is processed, shipped and delivered within days. We ONLY take orders and ship in Paks of 5 for each category size.

STEP 4 – Unpack your order and construct the first of the 5 boxes you were sent. The boxes are cardboard, and you construct them into their designed shape – add a size dependent plastic bag to line the box and begin adding product till you fill (Max 50 Scopes Per Box).

STEP 5 – Box is now FULL of items. Close the bag securely and tuck into the box. Close and secure the top flaps of the box and send down to your shipping area.

STEP 6 – Once at shipping department, you either reach out to FedEx or US to confirm your box will be picked up at your location. The box is pre-labeled with a pending waybill/tracking number for a future pick up (No Pick up Date Specified). If you have a regular FedEx pick up at your facility, then you can just give that driver your box and it will feed into our process. Otherwise, if a new pick up needs to be scheduled your shipping department can call FedEx or you can contact us to make those arrangements for you.

That’s all there is too it!

* Please note all boxes are prepaid shipping, so be careful to store your unused boxes in a safe place for future use! You don’t want them being mistaken for cardboard to be disposed of directly at your facility.

To get further info on the waste to energy concept or to get further understanding of our process please click on the links below:

1. FAQ – What is Waste to Energy and How does it Work?

2. FAQ – What are the Benefits of Waste to Energy?

3. REPORT – How Zero Waste-to-Landfill Benefits Business & the Environment by Reworld

4. Brochure – Cornerstone Non Hazardous Medical Waste to Energy 2025 – ENGLISH

5. Brochure – Programme de Recyclage des Dechets Medicaux Non Dangereux de Cornerstone 2025 – FRANCAISE

6. Datasheet – Cornerstone Medical Recycle Program – Step by Step Guide. coming soon.

"Your Scopes. Our Solution. A Greener Future."