ACTON, Mass. — Insulet Corporation, the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology through its Omnipod brand, has expanded its U.S. Pod recycling program, making it available to all customers across the country.
The nationwide rollout follows successful multi-year pilot programs in Massachusetts and California, as well as longstanding Pod takeback initiatives in Europe, Canada, and Australia. The expanded effort is aimed at reducing medical device waste and advancing the company’s sustainability goals.
“Here at Insulet, our mission is to transform the lives of people with diabetes, and we are equally committed to creating a more sustainable future,” said Carolyn Sleeth, Senior Vice President and U.S. General Manager. “We are proud of the success achieved through our Massachusetts and California Pod recycling pilot programs, which began in 2022 and 2024, and we are excited to now offer Pod recycling to all U.S. customers, reducing waste and minimizing our environmental impact.”
The Pod recycling program is offered at no cost to customers. Participants can request a recycling kit online to return their used Pods. Once collected, the Pods are decontaminated and transported to a specialized recycler that processes electronics and medical products, helping divert waste from landfills and supporting circular economy practices.
“Reducing waste is a key priority for our Company, and I’m thrilled that our program is now available nationwide,” said Lisa Brady, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer. “We’ve made it easy for customers to help advance this objective of our Sustainability program and look forward to diverting millions more Pods from U.S. landfills.”
