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          The GMDN Database is a dynamic database that  ed to keep the nomenclature up to date with cur-
          reflects  the  dynamic  and  innovative  nature  of  the  rent medical technology.
          medical devices sector. New GMDN Terms are add-                    Source - Source – Medical Plastics News



          Five Start-Ups Leading Reuse, Resale,


          and Refill in Plastics










































                                                               Reuse Plastics
                                                                    hese systems extend the lifecycle of plastic
                                                                    products by allowing them to be used multi-
                                                               Tple times, reducing the demand for new plastic
               Reuse,  resale,  and  refill  are  three  innovative   products.
               business models that take old-school solutions
               to the next level. They can help to reduce plas-  ♦   CupClub provides reusable cup systems for cof-
               tic waste and significantly drive sustainability.   fee shops and restaurants. Customers use a
                                                                   CupClub cup, which they return after use. The
                                                                   cups are then collected, cleaned, and redistrib-
                                                                   uted, creating a circular economy for beverage
                                                                   containers. This initiative reduces single-use
                                                                   cup waste and encourages sustainable habits.
                                                               ♦   Muuse offers reusable containers for food and



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