At RTR Healthtech, we started with a simple idea: to reduce plastic waste in laboratories by offering sustainable alternatives to single-use consumables. From test tubes to specimen containers, our goal has always been to make science cleaner and more responsible.
But along the way, we realised something bigger.
The need for sustainable change isn’t just in the lab – it’s everywhere. Packaging, storage, shipping, procurement – plastic has become deeply embedded in day-to-day business operations. And while many organisations want to do better, they often don’t know where to begin.
That’s why we’ve expanded our mission. Alongside our eco-friendly labware, we’re now offering sustainability consulting to help businesses understand, reduce and rethink their plastic use across the board.
What Our Consulting Service Offers
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, we take time to understand how your business works and where plastic shows up – then we offer realistic, affordable steps you can take to do better.
Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
1. Plastic Use Audits. We assess where plastic is being used across your business – whether that’s in product packaging, lab processes or supply chains – and highlight where it can be reduced or replaced.
2. Alternative Material Guidance. We help you explore eco-friendly options like PLA, compostable films or recycled content that align with your needs and budget.
3. Product and Process Redesign. We work with you to identify smarter ways of doing things – whether that’s light-weighting a container, reducing packaging layers or introducing reuse schemes.
4. Carbon and Waste Impact Insights. We offer a simplified carbon and waste footprint for your plastic use, helping you back up your sustainability claims with real data.
5. Lab-Specific Expertise. We have deep knowledge of lab environments, so we’re well equipped to support universities, hospitals and research facilities in making more sustainable choices.
6. Supply Chain and Packaging Reviews. From incoming deliveries to customer-facing packaging, we identify opportunities to reduce waste and work more efficiently.
Who We Work With
Our consulting is designed for:
- Research labs and life science organisations
- NHS and healthcare settings
- Start-ups and SMEs looking to become more sustainable
- Educational institutions
- Ethical or eco-conscious brands wanting to reduce their environmental footprint
Why Work With Us?
We’re not traditional consultants. We’re product designers and sustainability advocates who’ve walked this path ourselves. We’ve dealt with the same challenges – balancing sustainability with cost, performance and scalability. Everything we suggest comes from real-world experience, not theory.
Ready to Make a Change?
If you’re looking to reduce plastic use, improve your sustainability strategy or simply explore where to start, we’d love to help.
Drop us a message to book a free discovery call – and let’s talk about how your business can do things differently.
Together, we can move towards a cleaner, more responsible future.