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Implementing Sustainable Waste Management Practices in Healthcare Facilities

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  • Jayakumar
  • Singh
  • S.S
  • Mall

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Sustainable garbage management in healthcare centres is important to protect the earth and follow the rules. If medical garbage isn't properly disposed of, it can be very harmful to both people and the earth. This study looks into how sustainable waste management techniques can be used in hospital situations. It focusses on recycling, sorting trash, and using materials that are good for the environment. Researchers used a mix of methods, including in-depth conversations with healthcare workers and statistical analysis of trash production, dumping methods, and the success of green efforts. A number of healthcare facilities were surveyed and waste management practices were directly observed. This was followed by conversations with key players such as hospital managers, environmental officers, and waste removal companies. The data showed that most healthcare facilities had trouble telling the difference between dangerous and non-hazardous waste and weren't aware of any sustainable options. But those that set up organised ways to separate trash, training programs for employees, and relationships with approved recycling companies saw a big drop in the amount of trash going to dumps and better use of resources. The results show that the best ways to make healthcare centres more environmentally friendly are to provide thorough training, have clear rules about how to separate trash, and work together with outside waste management services. In conclusion, using sustainable methods for managing trash is not only possible, but it will also help protect the earth and make healthcare centres run more smoothly.

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Handle: RePEc:dbk:health:v:2:y:2023:i::p:244:id:244
DOI: 10.56294/hl2023244
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