Waste Minimization
While many materials in a health care setting can be recycled, some may not fit the standard definition of recycling and need to be handled differently. This section looks at a number of areas where materials can be diverted from the waste stream – through avenues such as purchasing less to begin with, buying reusable products or reformulating products to create less waste – but not “recycled” in the typical sense of the word. Learn how your facility can minimize the waste it sends to treatment or the landfill by utilizing the the strategies below.
Waste Minimization Strategies
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