Different technologies are available to manage and process plastic waste from the health care sector. However, their safety for health and the environment must be assessed in full when considering alternatives.
The #BeatPlasticPollutionForHealth campaign of HCWH SEA seeks to transform the healthcare sector’s role in addressing the plastics crisis by focusing on reducing waste, eliminating toxins, and promoting and adopting sustainable alternatives. Its key goals are:
Existen en el mundo distintas tecnologías para gestionar y procesar los residuos plásticos que genera el sector de la salud. Sin embargo, a la hora de considerar alternativas, debe evaluarse su seguridad tanto para la salud como para el ambiente.