{"product_id":"compostable-underpad-greeny®-30cm-x-40cm","title":"Compostable Underpad Greeny® (30cm x 40cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnit : Carton of 300\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSay Hello to Greeny® - A Smart, Sustainable Choice for Healthcare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Environmental Challenge of Traditional Underpads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional plastic-backed Bluey and Pinky underpads play a vital role in healthcare; however, they have long been associated with concerns around comfort and environmental impact, particularly due to their ‘sweatiness’ and single-use plastic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese concerns are amplified by their extremely high turnover in clinical use. As single-use consumables, Blueys and Pinkies are used in large volumes across healthcare facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA procurement audit of numerous Australian hospitals (conducted by sustainable healthcare advocacy group, TRA2SH5) found that between 15,600 and 96,000 Blueys were used at each site per year, relative to the number of theatres. With 1350 hospitals in Australia alone, that equates to roughly 75 million Blueys (over 1,950 tonnes) every year, taking over 100 years to break down when disposed in landfill.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that’s just Blueys, not larger, thicker Pinkies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreeny® – The Smart, Sustainable Solution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith such staggering figures, it’s clear that traditional underpads contribute significantly to waste and environmental impact. Thankfully, there is a more sustainable alternative – the Greeny Compostable Underpad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike plastic underpads, the Greeny is designed to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrap and contain liquids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- to help protect bedding, clothing and other surfaces from soilage and contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide an absorbent surface\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eon which to perform clinical procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut beyond that, Greeny is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompostable in 180 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p5\"\u003eMade from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecornstarch-based bioplastic backing and 5-ply paper fluff pulp top layer\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced from responsibly managed forests.\u003csup\u003e1,2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliant with AS 4736 compostability standards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60% more absorbent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 times as breathable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas 5-ply Blueys.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e63% better for sweat management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan Pinkies.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDue to a higher ‘water vapour permeability’, Greenies reduce the tendancy for a patient’s skin to sweat compared to a plastic-backed underpad, thereby helping minimise the risk of skin breakdown and associated injuries.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its highly absorbent, thoughtfully engineered design, Greeny can remain in place for longer periods, helping reduce the need for frequent underpad changes while supporting patient comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eGreeny also offers a lower environmental impact, with compostable materials and responsibly sourced components\u003csup\u003e1,2,3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003csup\u003eSwitch to Greeny today and contribute to a cleaner, greener future in healthcare.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall - 30cm x 40cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. weight: 15g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal fluid holding capacity: 100ml\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOX 300\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e1. Test data and\/or certification on file.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2. Intertek AS 4736 Compostability Report. Completed December 16, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e3. Dean, S. “Moisture Management Report”. Published December 16, 2013. Reviewed July 11, 2022.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e4. Grobler, S., Davies, J. Clean Up Theatre Day – “Reduce Bluey Use”. ANZAC Bulletin.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAccessed June 30, 2022.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e5. TRA2SH. FAQ. FAQ — TRA2SH. Accessed June 30, 2022.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e6. Taylor, A. “If You Throw a Compostable Cup in the Trash, Does It Still Break Down?” Published September 17, 2018. Accessed June 30, 2022.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e7. European Bioplastics. “What are the required circumstances for a compostable product to compost?” Published March 2, 2016. Accessed June 30, 2022.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GENTREX INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES PTY LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629723209925,"sku":null,"price":67.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/6192\/0453\/files\/CompostableUnderpad.jpg?v=1785323767","url":"https:\/\/www.gentrexmedshop.com.au\/products\/compostable-underpad-greeny%c2%ae-30cm-x-40cm","provider":"GENTREX INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES PTY LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}