Dialysis is a life-saving therapy for millions of people with kidney failure.
But it comes at a heavy environmental cost. In the United States alone,
more than 6.2 billion gallons, or approximately 23.5 billion liters, of
water are used annually due to hemodialysis. This includes water used
in reverse osmosis purification, dialysate preparation, equipment
cleaning, and system flushing. Add to that the electricity demands and
medical waste generated, and dialysis becomes one of the most
resource-intensive procedures in modern healthcare.

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US Kidney Research Corporation (USKRC) is committed to changing that. Our groundbreaking waterless blood purification technology is designed to dramatically reduce dialysis's environmental footprint while improving access and care.
 

♻️ Our Technology, Our Impact
 

Water Elimination: Conventional dialysis depends on a complex network of water-intensive systems, including reverse osmosis purification, dialysate preparation, equipment cleaning, and system flushing. These processes collectively consume vast amounts of freshwater and generate significant volumes of wastewater. USKRC’s waterless blood purification technology eliminates the need for these operations, offering a transformative environmental benefit by drastically reducing water consumption and minimizing the ecological impact of dialysis treatment.
 

Lower Energy Demand: Dialysis centers rely on electricity-intensive infrastructure to purify water, power pumps and heaters, and operate reverse osmosis units. USKRC’s waterless approach eliminates the need for these systems, significantly reducing energy consumption and lowering emissions associated with power generation.

Waste Reduction: Our system eliminates the use of single-use dialyzers, tubing, and chemical concentrates. This reduces biohazardous medical waste, eases pressure on incineration and landfill operations, and helps curb pollution from healthcare waste streams.
 

Plastic-Free Treatment: By minimizing reliance on petroleum-based disposables and packaging materials, USKRC’s design supports cleaner manufacturing practices and contributes to global efforts to reduce plastic pollution.

Decreased Transportation Emissions: Traditional dialysis treatment requires ongoing delivery of dialysate fluids, water purification equipment, and disposable supplies. These logistics operations produce greenhouse gases, contribute to air pollution, and strain supply chains. USKRC’s technology reduces transportation demands, shrinking the industry’s carbon footprint from materials handling and delivery.

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By reimagining how dialysis is delivered, US Kidney Research Corporation is leading the charge toward environmentally sustainable kidney care. Our mission is to bring cutting-edge innovation to the forefront of global healthcare, improving lives while protecting the our precious planet.