How It Works
Traditional waste processing methods like incineration, autoclaves and chemical treatment produce toxins that pollute the air, land, and water. The O3 PureMed medical waste process is a green technology that uses the natural disinfecting power of pure, highly concentrated Ozone* that breaks off to destroy pathogens to sterilize waste without the use of toxic chemicals. O3 PureMed works closely with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM).
| Ozone | O3 = oxygen [O2] plus an extra oxygen [O] molecule |
This process produces zero emissions, is safe, simple, cost-effective, eco-friendly — and it’s as easy and straightforward as this:
Waste Pickup
We pick up your waste and take it to the O3PureMed facility
Eliminates the need for refrigeration and special packaging.
Minimizes waste handling.
Waste Processing
An industrial shredder reduces the volume of the waste by up to 90%, rendering it unrecognizable.
Waste Disposal
The waste is fully sanitized with highly concentrated ozone (O3) that destroys pathogens.
This sanitized and shredded waste is transferred to a local site for disposal as regular waste.
What is ozone?
Ozone is a naturally occurring molecule that consists of three oxygen atoms, where oxygen (O2) consists of two oxygen atoms. Our name for ozone is derived from the Greek word ozein, which means “to smell.” In nature, ozone is produced by several types of common chemical reactions like the reactions from lightning during thunderstorms. In fact, that fresh, clean smell after a thunderstorm comes from the ozone produced during the storm.
How does ozone work?
Ozone works according to the principle of oxidation. When the extra oxygen molecule — which is negatively charged– comes in contact with certain materials, it releases from the molecule and binds with the other material. Ozone technology is especially powerful due to its ability to bind with microorganisms like bacteria, molds, and viruses. After interacting with and disinfecting pathological materials, only the pure and stable oxygen molecule remains.
