Nurse lifting a filled Serres Suction bag from a reusable canister.

Sustainable by design

Serres Sylva® Suction bags are designed to help healthcare facilities reduce waste and environmental impact.

With every use – you can feel proud to be better.

40%

Up to 40% Less Plastic waste

compared to soft suction bags

40%

Up to 40% Lower Carbon Footprint

compared to soft suction bags

90%

Up To 90% Recycled fiber

in our packaging

Filled Serres Sylva Suction bags during an operation.

Sustainability with Serres Sylva

With the aim of improving workflows and practices to advance more sustainable healthcare in facilities worldwide, Serres Sylva Suction bags help reduce plastic waste while maintaining reliable performance. Discover more in the video!

Nurse lifting a filled Serres Suction bag from a reusable canister.

For less waste in the operating room

Serres Sylva Suction bags are built to support more sustainable healthcare. The thin, lightweight design helps hospitals reduce waste by up to 40% and lower their carbon footprint by up to 40%.

Source: Scenario-based sensitivity analysis (Serres 2025)

Serres Sylva Suction bag lifted from a reusable suction canister.

Combining reusable & single-use elements

The Serres Suction system combines reusable suction canisters with lightweight, single-use Serres Sylva Suction bags, to support responsible, efficient and safe suction workflow.

Nurse opening a Serres Sylva Suction bag carton with products.

Efficient packaging

Serres Sylva’s patented folded design allows four times more bags per box compared to the industry average, reducing transport volume and emissions.

The recyclable packaging is made from up to 90% recycled fibers, making end-of-life handling simple, responsible, and fully compatible with existing recycling streams.

More on Sustainability at Serres

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