Description
According to a new report backed by Health Care Without Harm, almost 15 million tonnes of healthcare plastics were produced globally in 20201, generating approximately 5% of total global plastic waste. In audits of waste from veterinary operating theatres, 20% of waste was from single-use plastics, predominantly from packaging of surgical equipment. Specialty recycling of these plastics is challenging, and not always available. In this session, we describe a Circular Economy approach to strategically tackling the whole problem across a global group of veterinary practices. We will also share actionable steps any hospital or veterinary professional can take today to decrease their hospital's impact on the planet.
