Abstract: Disclosed is a resposable container usable for storage, transport, disposal and sterilization of contents. The container generally provides an area defined by a series of side panels, a floor panel and a top panel. At least one selectively openable exhaust vent, placed in the generally lower portion of one or more of the panels, allows sterilant, injected into the container from a generally higher point, to exhaust the contaminated or non-sterile gases. A laminate selected for functional compatibility with the user preferred sterilization method covers at least one of the sides of one of the panels of the container.