It is estimated that by 2030, disposable medical clothing will contribute to approximately 1 million tons of plastic waste in Europe. The incineration of disposable medical clothing leads to GHG emissions and fossil-based resource depletion. What are the alternatives? In this session, we will explore if mechanical or chemical recycling schemes are able to treat contaminated waste. We will review the learnings from the first recycling pilot trials. We will discuss risks and opportunities in the context of the European Green Deal. Finally, we will discuss what it will take to scale up solutions for medical nonwoven circularity programs across hospitals.
This seminar is made up of the following 4 presentations:
Presentation 1: Challenges to go circular for the medical nonwoven industry
Presentation 2: Challenges and opportunities in sustainable healthcare
Presentation 3: Collaborating for sustainability and innovative solutions
Presentation 4: How to make the circularity of medical nonwovens more efficient? NHS case study