WoodSafe is an innovative hazardous waste container based on renewable raw materials from the forest — reduces CO₂ emissions by 66%.

UN 3291 / UN 3249 ADR road transport ISO 23907-1:2019 Autoclave tested Cradle-to-grave LCA ACT Ecolabel

Renewable material.
Compliant and Sustainable at every step.

From raw material to incineration — every step sustainable, compliant, and measurable. Built on renewable forest material — 66% less CO₂, fully compliant.

From forest to incineration
Origin Renewable Material 80%
Production Green Energy
Quality QA Testing
Standards ADR · ISO · ACT
Compatibility Drop-in Ready
Reporting ESG-ready Data
End of life Incineration −66%
Origin 80% Renewable Material
Production Green Energy
Quality QA Testing
Standards ADR · ISO · ACT
Compatibility Drop-in Ready
Reporting ESG-ready Data
End of life Incineration −66%
End of life · Incineration

66% Less CO₂ at Incineration

1.94 vs. 5.71 kg CO₂e/kg — independently verified by LCA.

* Independent LCA: 1.94 vs. 5.71 kg CO₂e/kg — WoodSafe vs. fossil-based plastic

One container family for every setting.

Seven sizes from 0.5 to 50 litres. Compatible wall holders, trolleys, and lids across the full range. Select a size to explore specifications, certifications, or instructions for use.

WoodSafe 0.5 L Sharps & Hazardous Waste Container
UN 3291 UN 3249 ISO 23907-1 ADR LCA verified

Compatible accessories

WoodSafe Wall Holder — 0.5 L
TBWS-21
Wall Holder — 0.5 L
0.5 L

Sharps & Hazardous Waste Container

Compact unit for workstations, patient rooms and point-of-care settings where space is limited.

Total volume0.5 L
Max filling vol.0.35 L
Weight88 g
Dimensionsø8 cm × 14.5 cm
Lid (unfolded)20 × 8.5 × 2 cm
Qty / package50
Package weight5.4 kg
Pkgs / pallet28
Containers / pallet1,400
Pallet weight151.2 kg
  • ADR, ADR-S certified (RISE-C900694, RISE-C900879)
  • ISO 23907-1:2019 — sharps injury prevention
  • UN 3291 — sharps & infectious waste type-approved
  • UN 3249 — hazardous pharmaceutical waste type-approved
  • Independent LCA — cradle to grave (ISO 14040/44)
  • 66% reduction in CO₂ emissions vs. polypropylene

See what your facility would save by using the CO₂ calculator.

66% is the product figure. The number that moves a decision is yours. Enter your volumes below, then run the full report.

Potential usage 0.5 L2.3 L3.3 L6 L12 L25 L50 L
# USE / YEAR / SIZE
CO₂ reduction
Total potential CO₂ reduction
Reduction of fossil plastic use
Your footprint:
Plastic vs. WoodSafe
Fossil-plastic
WoodSafe
Yearly CO₂ savings
equivalent to
km driving (average 93 g/km CO₂)
times around the world in a car
Run the full CO₂ report

Per-container saving = container weight × 3.77 kg CO₂eq/kg — the verified LCA differential between WoodSafe Bio80 (1.94 kg CO₂eq/kg) and 100% virgin polypropylene (5.71 kg CO₂eq/kg), cradle-to-grave. Source: Miljögiraff Report 1293, ISO 14040/44, IPCC GWP 2021 100-year. Car: 93 g CO₂/km (EU average).

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about switching to WoodSafe. See the full FAQ for more.

Is it as safe and compliant as a plastic bin?
Yes. WoodSafe delivers full compliance while offering 66% less CO₂ and 80% less plastic. Every WoodSafe container carries active UN 3291 and UN 3249 approvals for ADR transport and ISO 23907-1:2019 certification for sharps injury prevention. Each product is independently and autoclave tested.
Will we have to change our handling or workflow?
No. WoodSafe is a drop-in replacement. No changes to your supply chain or waste management routes required. Configurable lids, wall holders, and trolleys mean zero upfront costs.
Where does the 66% figure come from?
From an independent cradle-to-grave Life Cycle Assessment carried out to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, comparing WoodSafe against polypropylene equivalents. The full report is available to download on our website.
What is it made of?
A biocomposite based on renewable residuals from Swedish forests, manufactured in Sweden by FrostGreen AB. It replaces 80% of the fossil-based plastic used in conventional containers.
How do we order, and what about volume pricing?
Get in touch using the form on the right and our team will follow up with sizing, volume pricing and distribution details for your facility. WoodSafe is part of the FrostGreen and FrostPharma.

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