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How COVID-19 has Impacted Sustainable Waste Management in the Healthcare Sector

Managing healthcare waste in a safe and sustainable manner reduces the impact on the environment and human health. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a significant increase in the infectious waste stream, which has impacted the capacity of some waste disposal routes. Meanwhile, the amount of single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) waste generated as a result […]

Technologies to Minimize Waste and Save Money In Healthcare

In the first article of our two-part series on improving profitability through effective waste management and minimization, we looked at the strategies that healthcare facilities can utilize to drive efficiencies. In this second article, we turn our attention to the technologies that can drive significant savings in your waste bills. Reverse Osmosis Treatment of Wastewater […]

Strategies to Minimize Waste and Save Money in Healthcare

Businesses are all seeking efficiencies in many areas and wise companies don’t leave waste out of the equation. In this two-part series, we look at the strategies and technologies that can help hospitals and healthcare facilities save money on their waste bills. Benefits of Implementing Waste Minimization Strategies On average, only a quarter of medical […]

Sustainable Waste Management – How It Helps Technology Companies Achieve ESG Objectives

For investors, ESG considerations are a growing priority, and more and more consumers want brands to align with their own values. A company’s ability to manage environmental, social and governance matters demonstrates the leadership and good governance that is essential to sustainable growth. An important part of this equation, environmental, can have an immediate impact […]

Don’t Lie Back and Forget About Mattress Recycling

Gone are the days of carting off old mattresses to the local landfill site. It makes sense as mattresses are nearly 100% recyclable. Metal springs, fibers, wood and memory foam can be re-purposed for the manufacture of new items, or the entire mattress can be used as a biomass fuel source. States with Mattress Recycling […]