Greeny® Compostable Underpad

Say Hello to Greeny® - A Smarter, Sustainable Choice for Healthcare

Traditional, plastic-backed Bluey and Pinky underpads play a vital role in healthcare, however they have long been scrutinised - not only for their ‘sweatiness’, but for their environmental impact.

Blueys and Pinkies are extremely high-turnover consumables. A recent 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  And that’s just Blueys, not larger, thicker Pinkies.

With 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.

Like plastic underpads, the Greeny is designed to:

• Trap and contain liquids - protecting bedding, clothing and other surfaces from soilage and contamination.
• Provide an absorbent surface on which to perform clinical procedures.

But beyond that, Greenies are:

• Compostable in 180 days.
• Made from cornstarch-based bioplastic backing and 5-ply paper fluff pulp top layer, sourced from responsibly managed forests.^1,2
• Compliant with AS 4736 compostability standards.
• 60% more absorbent and 14 times as breathable as 5-ply Blueys.¹
• 63% better for sweat management than Pinkies.¹ Due to a higher ‘water vapour permeability’, Greenies reduce the tendancy for a patient’s skin to sweat like it would on a plastic-backed underpad, thereby reducing the risk of skin breakdown and associated injuries.³

Together, this means that Greenies can remain in place for longer - reducing underpad turnover - while providing a safer, more comfortable patient experience, with less residual impact on our environment.^1,2,3

Sizes:

Small - 30cm x 40cm

Approx. weight: 15g

Total fluid holding capacity: 100ml¹

BOX 300

Regular - 40cm x 57cm

Approx. weight: 29g

Total fluid holding capacity: 200ml¹

BOX 250

Large - 57cm x 90cm

Approx. weight: 75g

Total fluid holding capacity: 400ml¹

BOX 150

1. Test data and/or certification on file.

2. Intertek AS 4736 Compostability Report. Completed December 16, 2022

3. Dean, S. “Moisture Management Report”. Published December 16, 2013. Reviewed July 11, 2022.

4. Grobler, S., Davies, J. Clean Up Theatre Day – “Reduce Bluey Use”. ANZAC Bulletin.  Accessed June 30, 2022.

5. TRA2SH. FAQ. FAQ — TRA2SH. Accessed June 30, 2022.

6. Taylor, A. “If You Throw a Compostable Cup in the Trash, Does It Still Break Down?” Published September 17, 2018. Accessed June 30, 2022.

7. European Bioplastics. “What are the required circumstances for a compostable product to compost?” Published March 2, 2016. Accessed June 30, 2022.