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 Sustainable, Circular, Ecological, medical waste recovery program.

Our Philosophy was to examine the “Waste Hierarchy”, and its 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 the electricity. 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 and Subglottic Airways (same dimensional size and weight restriction for mixed use boxes).

In July 2025 we launch a THIRD Category Box that will be categorized for VL Blades and Subglottic Airways on their own. All of our category boxes are based on dimensional size to weight requirements. This is an Acceptance requirement of the full package entering our TTF facility…no exceptions.

The program itself is straight forward and easy to follow… STEP 1 – Email us to get a quote for your facility. STEP 2 – Place an order via email, using a Purchase Order or the email itself can act as the order. We set up your account based off of this PO. No Purchase order system, we can process by setting up an account with you via email and set terms and conditions in that fashion. 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…Close the bag securely and tuck into the box. Then close up the leaf’s of the box and tape up securely as well. STEP 6 – Bring the completed box to your shipping department or reach out to FedEx/US to confirm your box will be picked up or to arrange a pickup. 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 your facility, then you can just give that driver your box and it will get into the right process. Otherwise a new pick up needs to be scheduled and either you or Cornerstone can do that. . 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 Recycle WTE 2025 – ENGLISH

5. Brochure – Cornerstone Dechets medicaux non dangereux recyclables WTE 2025 – FRANCAISE

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

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