As part of CARING NATURE, ERCS LTD remains committed to advancing technology that transforms medical waste into valuable products while reducing environmental impact. The team has made significant progress, reaching several key milestones in process optimization, sustainability improvements, and feasibility assessments for broader application.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have shown outstanding results, exceeding initial expectations. For example, while the project aimed for a 30% reduction in CO₂ emissions, it has impressively achieved a 64.28% reduction. The system has also proven to be highly space-efficient, successfully meeting the target of processing 1.5 tons of medical waste within an area of less than 30 m².

The required temperature range of 350–450°C, which is critical for the pyrolysis-based conversion process, has been consistently maintained, ensuring stable and optimal operation. Furthermore, the system met its conversion efficiency goal—transforming 1 kg of medical waste into 1 liter of oil—though this depends heavily on effective waste selection and pre-treatment to reduce liquid content.

Looking ahead, the next steps include conducting a comprehensive feasibility study. This study will evaluate the technical, economic, environmental, and social dimensions of deploying the pyrolysis system within a hospital setting, along with an analysis of the regulatory landscape and stakeholder ecosystem.

There will also be a broader assessment of the system’s scalability across additional facilities, with the aim of adapting and expanding the technology for larger operations. The current testing phase will continue to focus on technological refinement to ensure alignment with the needs of diverse implementation contexts. Following the FPG study, evaluations will be conducted for UKHD in Germany and WPH in Finland.

In conclusion, ERCS LTD has made substantial progress in fulfilling the objectives of WP5, particularly in reducing medical waste and contributing to sustainable energy solutions. With strong performance indicators and encouraging test results, the next phase will concentrate on technology enhancement and scaling for wider adoption.