Championing the Challenges for Sustainable Waste Management in the NHS

Amid considerable resource pressures, and ambitious sustainability targets, sustainable waste management stands out as both a key opportunity as well as a formidable challenge for NHS Trusts.

This presentation outlines practical steps for NHS Trusts to effectively meet sustainability targets while realising cost savings, drawing on a strategy of efficiency through rationalisation, innovative practice, and technology.

The presentation will explore strategies focused on:

1. Holistic Efficiency Overhaul: Encouraging a shift from conventional waste management methods. Identify practical, innovative practices that streamline operations, increase waste segregation, and reduce costs, focusing on sustainable approaches.
2. Sustainability at its Core: Integrate environmental best practices into daily operations through auditing and behavioural change programs. Encourage Trusts to set realistic recycling targets aligned with national sustainability goals. Adopt waste management technologies that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
3. Strategic Positioning in Healthcare Innovation: Embrace innovation not just for operational efficiency but as a driver for sustainability. Trusts can adopt state-of-the-art waste management solutions, positioning themselves as adopters of progressive healthcare practices, utilising generated waste as a valuable resource and asset.