How Healthcare Waste Contributes to Climate Change
How Healthcare Waste Contributes to Climate Change Hospitals and clinics generate vast amounts of waste every day – from used syringes and bandages to single-use plastics and expired drugs. While much of the focus is on infection control and regulatory compliance, healthcare waste also has a significant environmental footprint. Plastics, pharmaceuticals, incinerators and landfills used […]
The Role of Technology in Modern Medical Waste Management
The Role of Technology in Modern Medical Waste Management Healthcare facilities generate massive amounts of waste each year – U.S. hospitals alone produce over 5 million tons of waste annually. Most of this (about 85%) is ordinary trash, but roughly 15% is hazardous medical waste that must be handled safely. Managing this waste is costly, […]
