Progressive Recovery, Inc. presents and affordable alternative to pathological waste incineration.

1. HIGHLIGHTS
UNIT SIZE
OWNERS
MANUFAC-
TURER
CASE STUDY
Affordable Alternative
to Pathological Waste
Incineration
By James Laarman, COO PRI-Bio
Project Challenge
To reduce toxic environmental releases of dioxins and mercury by incineration of
pathological waste and disposal at regional hospitals, clinics and health care facilities
in developing countries.
Project Objective
PRI Bio has been selected to spearhead a Global Environment Facility funded initiative
by the The United Nations Development Program, the World Health Organization,
and Health Care Without Harm to demonstrating best environmental practices and
technologies and help developing countries meet the Stockholm Convention.
Project Solution
PRI-Bio’s ergonomically designed, self-contained Caustic Digester Unit (CDU) has
demonstrated effective and affordable alternatives to incineration of pathological waste
UNDP Caustic Digester
Specification
• Atmospheric Pressure Vessel
• Stainless Steel Basket
• Fully Integrated, UL Labeled Panel
• 14 kg (30 lb) Capacity
• Operates at 95°C
• Liquid Discharge at 60°C
• Safety Interlock Lid System
• 240 VAC (50 hz) Single Phase
(20 kW per cycle)
• Training and O M Manual provided
HIGHLIGHTS
• On-site, environmentally friendly
disposal method
• Self-contained, internally agitated
process
• Low pressure, safe working
environment
• Complete, effective destruction of
all protein-based materials
• Minimal training requirements,
easy to use and maintain
UNIT SIZE
14 kg (30 lb) per batch
OWNERS
Regional Hospitals
Research Labs
Universities
MANUFACTURER
PRI-Bio
700 Industrial Dr.
Dupo, Il 62239 USA
(618) 286-5000
pri-bio.com
sales@progressive-recovery.com
“...three benefits - respects the
environment, cheaper cost and
is more convenient...”
- Julia Gusca, Pilot Project Manager
PRI-Bio is a wholly owned division of
Progressive Recovery, Inc.
CausticDigester

2. Digester Technologies
Affordable Small Lab/Small Batch Solutions To Pathological Waste Decontamination
PRI-Bio’s tissue digesters provide an effective, safe, and affordable solution for complete destruction of pathological waste
within regional hospital, health care and small laboratory facilities. These small batch, easy-to-operate units eliminate the need
for incineration and the associated high-cost of material handling and/or landfill disposal, and are:
• Cost Effective Alternative To Incineration
• Reduced Material Handling Liability Disposal Cost
• Sterilization Of All Material
• Capable of Prion Inactivation / Protein Destruction
• Ease Of Operation Maximum Service Life
CausticDigester
Affordable, Small Lab, Batch Processing Systems
• Cost Effective, easy to operate system
• Traditional Alkaline Hydrolysis Process
• Stainless Steel Basket Loading/Unloading
• Fully Automated, Low-Pressure Operation
• Safe, Self-Contained, Internally Agitated Design
PRI BIO | 700 Industrial Dr., Dupo, IL 62239 | p. 618.286.5000 | f. 618.286.5009 | pri-bio.com