Reusable solutions play an increasingly important role in helping healthcare organisations reduce costs, improve operational resilience, and support NHS Net Zero commitments.

This calculator provides a like-for-like comparison between single-use patient property bags and Versapak reusable alternatives, showing the potential cost savings and carbon reductions achievable over typical usage volumes.

Reusable Bag Savings & Carbon Calculator

Compare single-use patient property bags with Versapak reusable alternatives.

1) Your single-use costs

Single-use pack cost (total)

Example: £1.35 per bag × 250 units = £337.50

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Uses to compare

Assumes one reusable bag in circulation over the selected number of uses.

2) Cost & carbon impact

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Versapak total

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3) How this is calculated

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Cost model (payback):
NHS Saving = (Uses × single-use unit cost) − (Bag cost + (Uses × seal cost))

Carbon model:
Single-use = Uses × size-specific kg CO₂e per bag
Versapak = reusable bag CO₂e + (Uses × seal CO₂e)

Reusable small-bag CO₂e is estimated by scaling the measured large reusable bag footprint using surface-area ratio from bag dimensions (Small ≈ 52.4% of Large).

Make the switch today

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Patient Property Bag - Reusable

£49.95

The New Reusable Patient Property Bag is a tamper evident, secure, and sustainable alternative to single-use plastic patient property bags. With two sizes available, your patient’s belongings are securely protected. These reusable bags can not only deliver a cost saving but can also lower your carbon impact. For more information, view Dr Sawyer’s Carbon Footprint report within the Downloads tab below.

Store your patient’s property securely and safely. The material is embedded with anti-microbial so this is an hygienic way to contain patient’s clothing, including shoes.

Try our handy calculator to estimate the savings you can make with the product:

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