Vantive dialysis solution bag recycling project wins Asian Experience Awards 2025

The Jom Recycle project is set out to reduce plastic waste leakage from homecare into the environment.

Vantive clinched the prestigious Asian Experience Awards 2025 in the Malaysia Partner Experience of the Year - Healthcare category for its Jom Recycle project, which provided a sustainable solution and built project awareness in the medical community for the disposal and recycling of dialysis solution bags in home dialysis settings.

Jom Recycle is Malaysia’s first pilot to apply Extended Producer Responsibility principles to post-consumer medical plastics from home-based peritoneal dialysis treatments, directly addressing the mounting issue of plastic waste in the healthcare system.

It has introduced several key innovations, including a reverse logistics system by the logistic partner Zuellig Pharma, bilingual standard operating procedure, and starter kits for patients, including a 12-gallon bin, biodegradable liners, bandage scissors, educational materials, and an upcycled bag made from recovered materials, all designed to encourage proper segregation and behavioural change.

The project is a testament to the power of multi-stakeholder collaboration, bringing together a diverse group of partners. Stakeholder consultations and feedback have been crucial in shaping the project, especially in addressing the lack of clear segregation protocols and the logistical challenges unique to home-based care settings.

As of June 2025, Jom Recycle has engaged 12 hospitals across Federal Territory, Selangor, and Perak. It has also enrolled 315 peritoneal dialysis patients in the programme, diverted 3,877 kg of clean dialysate plastic bags from landfills, and prevented an estimated 6 tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions.

The project is designed for expansion across additional hospital networks and patient groups. Its standardised procedures ensure safety, traceability, and environmental compliance, making it suitable for national replication.

“At Vantive, we are committed to building a more sustainable healthcare system. Through our Jom Recycle initiative, we are setting a benchmark for circular healthcare in Malaysia, proving that collaboration is key to creating scalable, impactful solutions. Guided by our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities, we continue to deliver innovative products and services that support both economic and environmental sustainability,” the company said.

The Asian Experience Awards recognises the ingenious initiatives of creative companies in delivering meaningful brand experiences to their stakeholders.

The Asian Experience Awards is presented by Asian Business Review Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2026 awards programme and be acclaimed for providing meaningful brand experiences to stakeholders, please contact Marni Marco at [email protected].