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HPRC Presents Key Results from Plastics Recycling Survey of US

WebThe Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC), in collaboration with Practice Greenhealth, has concluded a survey to establish a baseline characterization of …

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Common Recyclable Healthcare Plastics

WebCommon Recyclable Healthcare Plastics. Before you begin a hospital recycling program, it’s critical to understand what types of plastics are recyclable. HPRC walks you through with …

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Healthcare Plastics Guide for Recyclers HPRC

WebThe Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) has prepared guidance to help inform and educate plastics recyclers and processors about the common streams of plastic …

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Circularity for Healthcare Plastics HPRC

WebIn this paper, we bring healthcare plastics into the circular economy discussion. More specifically, we identify challenges and opportunities for using post-consumer recycled …

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Recycling Regulatory Resources and Guidelines for Hospitals

WebThe goal of a healthcare plastics recycling program is to recycle clean, non-infectious plastics, including non-medical plastic waste and unused medical plastic waste that is not …

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Hospital Recycling Case Studies HPRC

WebThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is striving to become a zero-waste campus by 2025 (i.e., 90% diversion of non-hazardous waste away from landfills) …

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Case Study: Mayo Clinic

WebMayo Clinic’s Healthcare Plastics Recycling Program began in 2013. Glen Goodsell, Recycling Coordinator, had been getting requests from staff to recycle healthcare …

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Healthcare Plastics Recycling Pilot Planned for Houston

WebRegional Healthcare Plastics Recycling Pilot Planned for Greater Houston Area. Published: April 29, 2024. The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council and Alliance …

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Why Design for Recycling Matters in Healthcare

WebMost people can read however. Placing the appropriate resin identification code (1-6) on the product will make it easier for hospital staff and recyclers to properly …

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Healthcare Plastics: Guidance for Recyclers

WebOverall, it is estimated that there are about 1 million tons of clean, non-infectious healthcare plastics generated in US healthcare facilities. each year. While the potential of this …

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Circularity for Healthcare Plastics

WebSECTION 1: DRIVERS FOR RECYCLED CONTENT IN MEDICAL PLASTICS. Modern healthcare would not be possible without the use of plastic materials. Plastics have …

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Hospital Waste Characterization

WebHealthcare facilities in the United States generate approximately 14,000 tons of waste per day. It is estimated that between 20 and 25 percent of that 14,000 tons can be attributed …

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Presenting the Business Case for Healthcare Plastics Recycling

WebWhile hospitals have been champions of recycling for decades, efforts have largely focused on food service and administrative functions. The challenges that hospitals are facing …

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