{"id":22009,"date":"2025-10-10T08:02:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T06:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma.es\/?p=22009"},"modified":"2025-10-21T14:16:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T12:16:01","slug":"comprehensive-waste-management-biomedical-laboratories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/comprehensive-waste-management-biomedical-laboratories\/","title":{"rendered":"Comprehensive waste management at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB): innovation and efficiency, science and sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(Image: \u00a9 PRBB \/ Ferran Mateo). Scientific research, especially biomedical research, is a driving force of progress and social well-being. However, it also generates a wide variety of waste types that require specialized management. Ensuring that this waste is properly treated is key to ensuring that research can be conducted in a safe and environmentally friendly environment. Therefore, it is essential to have a waste management system that protects people, ensures regulatory compliance, and minimizes environmental impact. At TMA, we have been awarded the contract for the <strong>comprehensive waste management of biomedical and industrial waste at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB)<\/strong>, and we will make it possible. Our commitment to this project is comprehensive and includes the removal, transportation, and management of all waste, with a focus on the <a title=\"Circular Economy\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/zerowaste-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circular Economy<\/a> and minimizing environmental impact.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido del art\u00edculo<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #696969;color:#696969\" 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href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/comprehensive-waste-management-biomedical-laboratories\/#RESEARCH_AND_WASTE_MANAGEMENT_INNOVATION_AND_EFFICIENCY\" title=\"RESEARCH AND WASTE MANAGEMENT: INNOVATION AND EFFICIENCY\">RESEARCH AND WASTE MANAGEMENT: INNOVATION AND EFFICIENCY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/comprehensive-waste-management-biomedical-laboratories\/#Which_PRBB_centers_are_included_in_the_project\" title=\"Which PRBB centers are included in the project?\">Which PRBB centers are included in the project?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/comprehensive-waste-management-biomedical-laboratories\/#COMPREHENSIVE_WASTE_MANAGEMENT_AT_THE_PRBB\" title=\"COMPREHENSIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT AT THE PRBB\">COMPREHENSIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT AT THE PRBB<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/comprehensive-waste-management-biomedical-laboratories\/#TRANSPORTATION_AND_TRACEABILITY_SAFETY_AND_CONTROL_AT_ALL_TIMES\" title=\"TRANSPORTATION AND TRACEABILITY: SAFETY AND CONTROL AT ALL TIMES\">TRANSPORTATION AND TRACEABILITY: SAFETY AND CONTROL AT ALL TIMES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/comprehensive-waste-management-biomedical-laboratories\/#A_STRATEGIC_ALLIANCE_FOR_EXCELLENCE_IN_RESEARCH\" title=\"A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH\">A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RESEARCH_AND_WASTE_MANAGEMENT_INNOVATION_AND_EFFICIENCY\"><\/span><strong>RESEARCH AND WASTE MANAGEMENT: INNOVATION AND EFFICIENCY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Biomedical research is one of the major levers of social progress and is advancing rapidly, generating knowledge that improves our quality of life.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21986\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21986\" class=\"wp-image-21986 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-4.png\" alt=\"Gesti\u00f3n integral de residuos Residuos biosanitarios Residuos industriales Residuos de laboratorios Residuos de investigaci\u00f3n Parque de Investigaci\u00f3n Biom\u00e9dica de Barcelona PRBB Gesti\u00f3n ambiental Investigaci\u00f3n biom\u00e9dica sostenible Tratamiento de residuos Compromiso ambiental Seguridad en laboratorios Cumplimiento normativo Responsabilidad ambiental Gesti\u00f3 integral de residus Residus biosanitaris Residus industrials Residus de laboratoris Residus de recerca Gesti\u00f3 ambiental Parc de Recerca Biom\u00e8dica de Barcelona Recerca biom\u00e8dica sostenible Tractament de residus Comprom\u00eds ambiental Seguretat a laboratoris Compliment normatiu Responsabilitat ambiental Comprehensive waste management Biomedical waste Industrial waste Laboratory waste Research waste Barcelona Biomedical Research Park Environmental management Sustainable biomedical research Waste treatment Environmental commitment Laboratory safety Regulatory compliance Environmental responsibility\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-4.png 800w, 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id=\"caption-attachment-21986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 PRBB \/ Ferran Mateo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But this progress comes with an environmental responsibility: ensuring that waste derived from work in laboratories and research centers is managed properly.<\/p>\n<p>At TMA, we understand that <strong>there can be no quality science without quality waste management.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have been awarded the tender for the comprehensive management of biomedical and industrial waste at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB).<\/p>\n<p>This project is more than just a contract: it is a <strong>partnership between science and sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And it represents a great opportunity for TMA: to support the PRBB in its <strong>commitment to safety, health, and sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The management of waste generated at the PRBB is not simply a logistical issue. It is a fundamental element in ensuring safety, the continuity of research, and respect for and care of the environment.<\/p>\n<p>This project reinforces our mission as a waste management company that partners with scientific institutions in their progress toward more sustainable research models.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_PRBB_centers_are_included_in_the_project\"><\/span><strong>Which PRBB centers are included in the project?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21998 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-3.png\" alt=\"Gesti\u00f3n integral de residuos Residuos biosanitarios Residuos industriales Residuos de laboratorios Residuos de investigaci\u00f3n Parque de Investigaci\u00f3n Biom\u00e9dica de Barcelona PRBB Gesti\u00f3n ambiental Investigaci\u00f3n biom\u00e9dica sostenible Tratamiento de residuos Compromiso ambiental Seguridad en laboratorios Cumplimiento normativo Responsabilidad ambiental Gesti\u00f3 integral de residus Residus biosanitaris Residus industrials Residus de laboratoris Residus de recerca Gesti\u00f3 ambiental Parc de Recerca Biom\u00e8dica de Barcelona Recerca biom\u00e8dica sostenible Tractament de residus Comprom\u00eds ambiental Seguretat a laboratoris Compliment normatiu Responsabilitat ambiental Comprehensive waste management Biomedical waste Industrial waste Laboratory waste Research waste Barcelona Biomedical Research Park Environmental management Sustainable biomedical research Waste treatment Environmental commitment Laboratory safety Regulatory compliance Environmental responsibility\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-3.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-3-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-3-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-3-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/>The Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB) is one of the most important biomedical research centers in southern Europe, with a surface area of \u200b\u200b55,000 m\u00b2.<\/p>\n<p>TMA will manage the waste for these four institutions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>PRBB Consortium (CPRBB).<\/li>\n<li>Hospital del Mar Research Institute (HMRIB).<\/li>\n<li>Pompeu Fabra University (UPF).<\/li>\n<li>Barcelona Institute for Applied Radiopharmacy (IRAB).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The activities of these centers generate extremely diverse types of waste, often high-risk. Proper management of this waste is an essential pillar of the center&#8217;s daily operations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"COMPREHENSIVE_WASTE_MANAGEMENT_AT_THE_PRBB\"><\/span><strong>COMPREHENSIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT AT THE PRBB<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The project covers different groups of waste, each with specific technical and regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a title=\"Residuos no peligrosos\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/non-hazardous-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21989 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-6.png\" alt=\"Gesti\u00f3n integral de residuos Residuos biosanitarios Residuos industriales Residuos de laboratorios Residuos de investigaci\u00f3n Parque de Investigaci\u00f3n Biom\u00e9dica de Barcelona PRBB Gesti\u00f3n ambiental Investigaci\u00f3n biom\u00e9dica sostenible Tratamiento de residuos Compromiso ambiental Seguridad en laboratorios Cumplimiento normativo Responsabilidad ambiental Gesti\u00f3 integral de residus Residus biosanitaris Residus industrials Residus de laboratoris Residus de recerca Gesti\u00f3 ambiental Parc de Recerca Biom\u00e8dica de Barcelona Recerca biom\u00e8dica sostenible Tractament de residus Comprom\u00eds ambiental Seguretat a laboratoris Compliment normatiu Responsabilitat ambiental Comprehensive waste management Biomedical waste Industrial waste Laboratory waste Research waste Barcelona Biomedical Research Park Environmental management Sustainable biomedical research Waste treatment Environmental commitment Laboratory safety Regulatory compliance Environmental responsibility\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-6.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-6-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-6-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-6-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><a title=\"Non-hazardous waste\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/non-hazardous-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Non-hazardous waste<\/a> (Group I): Municipal waste (organic, packaging, glass, paper).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><a title=\"Hazardous biomedical waste\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/biomedical-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hazardous biomedical waste<\/a> (Group III): Biological material with infectious potential and sharp and cutting materials requiring sterilization or incineration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">Chemical and cytotoxic waste (Group IV): Hazardous chemical substances and remains of cytotoxic drugs with carcinogenic, mutagenic, or teratogenic properties. (Radioactive waste is excluded.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">Specific research waste: sawdust from animal facilities and carcasses of experimental animals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><a title=\"Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/como-reducir-el-impacto-ambiental-de-los-raee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)<\/a>, confidential paper, batteries, cold gel packs, and industrial fats and oils.<\/p>\n<p>At TMA, we will contribute our experience and technical capacity to ensure safe, traceable, and sustainable management at all stages.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_PILLARS_OF_INTEGRATED_WASTE_MANAGEMENT\"><\/span><strong>THE PILLARS OF INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The waste management that TMA will implement for the PRBB is based on these fundamental pillars:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Minimization and separation at source:<\/strong> We will work closely with PRBB researchers and staff to optimize waste segregation. Proper separation at source is the first and most important step to enable its subsequent recovery. We will provide the necessary approved containers and receptacles (from 5L chemoboxes for hazardous waste to 20m\u00b3 containers for sawdust) and offer ongoing training to ensure the success of this process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Absolute <a title=\"Traceability\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/traceability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traceability<\/a> and regulatory compliance<\/strong>: We guarantee the complete traceability of each waste, from its collection in the laboratory to its final treatment in our authorized plants. We operate with transparency, submitting the regulatory documentation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Recovery is a priority:<\/strong> Our goal is to prioritize management pathways that enable the material or energy recovery of waste. Organic waste will be converted into compost or biogas, packaging will be recycled, and waste suitable for incineration will contribute to energy generation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Innovation and continuous improvement:<\/strong> We are committed to being an active partner, suggesting innovations in packaging and containers, logistics, and processes to increase the efficiency and sustainability of the waste management service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SAFETY_IN_THE_MANAGEMENT_OF_WASTE_FROM_RESEARCH\"><\/span><strong>SAFETY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF WASTE FROM RESEARCH<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Safety is a value that is always present in the services we provide at TMA and will be present in the comprehensive waste management we will carry out for the PRBB.<\/p>\n<p>Our protocols are designed to protect the health of people and the environment:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Specialized personnel:<\/strong> We have trained technicians with hazardous materials handler licenses and ADR transport permits, specifically assigned to the PRBB.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a title=\"Safe transport of waste\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/vehicles-and-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Safe transport:<\/strong><\/a> Vehicles authorized and adapted for each type of waste, complying with all dangerous goods regulations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Action protocols:<\/strong> Contingency plans for emergencies and a rapid response.<\/p>\n<p>Each center (CPRBB, HMRIB, UPF, IRAB) will have its own contact representative at TMA to manage its specific GIII and GIV waste needs, billing, and training, while the PRBB Consortium coordinates the overall service.<\/p>\n<p>This structure streamlines communication and ensures that each institution receives a service tailored to its needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BEYOND_DISPOSAL_RECOVERY_AND_THE_CIRCULAR_ECONOMY\"><\/span><strong>BEYOND DISPOSAL: RECOVERY AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Our commitment will be to apply the principles of the circular economy whenever possible because much of the waste generated at the PRBB can be given a second life through recovery processes:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21992\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a title=\"Residuos valorizables\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/recoverable-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21992\" class=\"wp-image-21992 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-2.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-2-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-2-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-2-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 PRBB<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Electronic waste (WEEE)\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/recoverable-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electronic waste (WEEE)<\/a>: can be recycled to recover high-value metals and components.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Destruction of confidential material\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/destruction-of-confidential-material\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Confidential paper<\/a>: after safe destruction, it can be used for cellulose recycling.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"e-waste\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/como-reducir-el-impacto-ambiental-de-los-raee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Batteries:<\/a> allow the extraction and recovery of heavy metals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt, essential for the technology industry.<\/li>\n<li>Industrial oils: can undergo regeneration processes for reuse as lubricants or fuels.<\/li>\n<li>Toners and plastics: can be recovered through mechanical or chemical recycling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This approach helps reduce the environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and reinforce the PRBB&#8217;s image as a center committed to sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>At TMA, we contribute <strong>to closing the loop between research and sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TRANSPORTATION_AND_TRACEABILITY_SAFETY_AND_CONTROL_AT_ALL_TIMES\"><\/span><strong>TRANSPORTATION AND TRACEABILITY: SAFETY AND CONTROL AT ALL TIMES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>At TMA, we know that <a title=\"Waste transportation\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/vehicles-and-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waste transportation<\/a> is error-free.<\/p>\n<p>We will manage waste by implementing an efficient and safe transportation system and full traceability, ensuring absolute control from the moment the waste leaves the PRBB until its final treatment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Authorized and adapted fleet:<\/strong> All <a title=\"Our vehicles\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/vehicles-and-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our vehicles<\/a> are approved for the <a title=\"Transportation of hazardous waste\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/collection-and-transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transportation of hazardous waste<\/a> and undergo strict technical inspections. Their design guarantees the safety of the load and operators.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-time geolocation:<\/strong> The vehicles are equipped with GPS systems that allow the location of the waste to be monitored at all times, reinforcing transparency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guaranteed regulatory compliance:<\/strong> As authorized waste managers, we comply with all the requirements of current regulations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operational efficiency<\/strong>: We plan collection routes and frequencies tailored to the needs of each center, reducing wait times and optimizing resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks to this comprehensive system, waste transportation is safe, efficient, and fully traceable, protecting people, respecting the environment, and facilitating research work.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_STRATEGIC_ALLIANCE_FOR_EXCELLENCE_IN_RESEARCH\"><\/span><strong>A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21995 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-5.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-5-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-5-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tma-gestion-residuos-biosanitarios-industriales-laboratorios-investigacion-prbb-compromiso-ambiental-ciencia-sostenibilidad-parque-investigacion-biomedica-barcelona-5-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Responsible waste management is a lever for<strong> environmental innovation<\/strong> and an opportunity to <strong>align science, health, and sustainability under the principles of the <a title=\"Circular Economy\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/zerowaste-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circular Economy<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The PRBB is an international benchmark in biomedical research that is moving toward an increasingly sustainable research model, where protecting occupational health, minimizing waste, and recovering materials are essential parts of its daily operations.<\/p>\n<p>The PRBB&#8217;s waste management reinforces our mission as a company: to be a strategic ally of scientific institutions in the transition toward<strong> more sustainable research models.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We take care of our customers and we take care of the environment.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We are much more than comprehensive waste management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you want to comply with regulations, improve your environmental impact, or adapt your procedures, write to us at <a title=\"Contact us\" href=\"mailto:comercial@tma.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>comercial@tma.es<\/strong><\/a> and we will be happy to provide you with a personalized proposal, fully tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We are here to help you reduce the environmental impact of your waste and take care of the environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discover our comprehensive <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/non-hazardous-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waste Management Services<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>\nFollow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/tma-tecnologia-medio-ambiente\/?viewAsMember=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TMA&#8217;s LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a>. 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