Protecting Our Planet

Arthrex Green Initiatives

• Arthrex recycles approximately 62,000 lb of scrap materials and metal chips a year, which is roughly the weight of 20 SUVs.
• Motion sensor and/or LED light switches used in all Arthrex offices around the world. An LED light lasts about 5 years compared to a standard incandescent lightbulb, which lasts just 6 months, and Arthrex has reduced energy consumption by 40% using motion-sensor light switches.
• Arthrex is helping to reduce its employees’ fuel usage. There are currently 19 bikes available for employees to use between buildings both on the campus of our global headquarters in Naples, FL, and at and EMEA’s headquarters in Munich, Germany.
• Arthrex facilities recycle more than 108,000 lb of cardboard a month. That’s more than 48 tons – or the weight of 9 elephants! Because of these efforts, 18 pine trees are saved each month.
• Nearly 5,550 gal of oil a year is reclaimed at Arthrex Manufacturing facilities by collecting leftover materials and processing them through a system that allows Arthrex to recover and reuse this oil.
• Arthrex Inc. has consistently been recognized by the State of Florida for its recycling efforts.

Sustainability Around the Globe

Because Arthrex is aware of the global impact of our business, we are inspired to act in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner.

The “SpeedBridge,” a thoroughfare at our global headquarters in Naples, Florida, provides food, water, cover, and nurturing spaces for local fauna. Constructed over an existing waterway, this flourishing area was formally recognized by the Everglades Foundation as a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

In Munich, Germany, our office has a long-running environmental management system that incorporates geothermal energy and groundwater cooling, and our landscaping features flower meadows and fruit trees that provide habitat for our company-owned bee colonies.

Our environmental awareness is further reflected in everyday working life—waste separation in kitchenettes, bicycles for on-campus transport, our fleet of electric cars, and office supplies made of recycled materials are just a few examples.

Even when developing our medical devices, we aim to achieve the longest possible service life. Our devices are designed with easily replaceable parts, and we also offer our customers a repair service to conserve resources.