Lawmakers in the United States have petitioned the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concerning reusable healthcare textiles and personal protective equipment (PPE). Released under the auspices of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), this study has been…
Healthcare facilities are major contributors to paper waste, given its extensive use in administrative, clinical, and hygiene functions. The EPA reports that paper and paperboard waste accounted for 23.1% of total waste in the US in 2018, although specific contributions for each industry are unspecified. Yet, the WHO affirms that 85% of healthcare waste is…