Sustainable Electronic Pilots
The SUSTRONICS Initiative Aims to Transform the UK Electronics Space
Kanesa D — November 20, 2025
The SUSTRONICS initiative, led by Philips with 46 partners across 11 countries, is reimagining electronics manufacturing by shifting to bio-based and paper-based materials, improving component sustainability, and designing products that are easier to repair and recycle.
Running through May 2026, the project highlights innovations such as Essity’s innovative incontinence pad, which uses a recyclable electronic strip made from paper substrates and 3D-printed sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, and enzymes. A reusable clip-on reader sits outside the pad and alerts staff when a change is needed, reducing waste while improving patient care. Other pilots include a skin patch for glucose tracking and a smart dressing for wounds.
"The SUSTRONICS researchers focus mainly on fundamental research into new solutions," explained Ramon Caanen, who leads a sustainability consulting team at Philips.
