FINAL - NSLHD Planetary Health Framework 2021-23

economic

waste management recovery Integrating effective waste management processes in all NSLHD hospitals and facilities by promoting practices amongst staff, improving segregation and increasing recycling opportunities and resource

Executive Sponsor

How this will be achieved

Strategy

Timeframe

Develop a process for further segregation of waste. Provide education to staff in relation to waste segregation. Roll out identified waste stream projects Review the economic and environmental value of circular economy solutions and engage with industry partners to review options Communicate opportunities in place with staff and identify opportunities to map current services in place for each waste stream

2a. Promote reuse and redistribution opportunities for waste in areas such as furniture, ICT equipment, medical products, medical equipment and linen

General Managers/ Service Directors

Ongoing

Chief Executive

2b. Explore opportunities to collaborate with industry and other partners to implement circular economy solutions in our hospitals and services

3 years

General Managers/ Service Directors

2c. Identify strategies to increase segregation of waste and recycling

2 years

6 months, ongoing (quarterly) thereafter

Director Finance and Corporate Services

Regularly report on waste audit results conducted by waste contractor

2d. Ensure annual waste audits are conducted at all facilities to monitor progress and compliance

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