Ever wonder what happens to old x-ray films after the x-rayed patient’s treatment?
Well, such films are usually recycled.
Silver recovery from x-ray film accounts for the most practical reason. Silver is a precious metal, and as such is valuable. Besides having the ability to create an image on film, it is a conductor without parallel, both in the electrical and thermal spheres. It is also very popular in jewelry. Re-using silver saves natural resources, man-hours and money, because the mining process for silver is one involving a great deal of work for every small amount of ore recovered.
Secondly, recycling is good for the planet. Look far and wide and it becomes obvious the whole world is catching a ‘green’ wave. In Finland, for example, a model National waste plan has been instituted to coordinate and integrate waste management issues with other environmental concerns. Another act recently passed promotes the increase of biofuel. Finland is clearly the sort of country interested in x-ray film recycling, not just as a matter of profit, but as a matter of promoting green ideals. Also, with a well-respected medical system, many renowned medical schools and hospitals, and several thousand citizens involved in the dentistry and veterinary fields, there is little doubt there is x-ray recycling to be done in Finland.
Besides personal benefit, benefit to the economy, and benefit to the planet, why else would a Finnish business choose to use a silver recycler for their old x-rays?
Well, there is patient confidentiality to consider. In Finland the office known as the Data Protection Ombudsman acts with a directive to ensure Finnish citizens have control over their own data as guaranteed in the Finnish constitution, which vaunts the rights of private life and home sanctity. In short, in observing Finnish laws, it would clearly not be wise to throw out the x-rays with the trash.
Fortunately there are recovery companies whose sole intent is to remove unwanted surplus items. X-ray films, such as dental x-ray film and NDT film, are definitely among the items sought after by such companies.
Among such companies, Industrial Surplus Inc, stands tall by guaranteeing customer satisfaction with thorough and quick service. This means their representatives make an offer on site and take everything as is, leaving the site completely clear, everything paid for, shipping arranged, hassles removed, and fair compensation given. One well-satisfied customer used the words honest, respectful, and pleasant to describe his experience with Industrial Surplus. Industrial Surplus is an international entity with offices in Finland. So, all private or public business using x-rays in Finland would be well advised to call the hard-working, pleasant, respectful and honest individuals available through Industrial Surplus Inc.
