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The Environmental Impact Of Biomedical Waste And How To Reduce It

The Environmental Blog

Environmental Impact of Biomedical Waste The improper management of biomedical waste can lead to negative consequences for the environment. In addition, reducing the amount of biomedical waste can also help to reduce the carbon footprint of healthcare facilities. Additionally, it can pose health risks to humans and animals.

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Sanitisation chamber to support clothing and PPE reuse

Envirotec Magazine

Every piece of PPE presents a sustainability and recycling challenge. Dr Yaseen added: “The eco-friendly solution uses ozone gas to decontaminate fabrics, which subsequently helps to reduce the use of water and avoid negative environmental impacts from detergent use. ACS clean around 45,000 garments each week.

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Video Storytelling: 20 Best Climate Change and Sustainability Documentaries (Plus How To Tell Your Green Story)

Green Business Bureau

These include climate change, biosphere integrity (functional and generic), land-system change, freshwater use, biogeochemical flows (nitrogen and phosphorus), ocean acidification, atmospheric aerosol pollution, stratospheric ozone depletion, and the release of novel chemicals. Where to watch: Available on Vimeo and We Are Planetary. #14: