Single-use materials and poorly recycled waste in intensive care: An argument for improving sustainability

Dipak Sarker

doi:10.1111/nicc.13250

Single-use materials and poorly recycled waste in intensive care: An argument for improving sustainability

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Abstract

Intensive care unit (ICU) clinical items and packaging made from plastic, paper, and other (mixed) materials have a significant environmental impact. the waste generation, effects on climate from disposal and suggestions for alternatives are presented.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	68-70
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nursing In Critical Care
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.13250
Publication status	Published - 16 Jan 2025

Keywords

waste composition
climate change
Material Practices
sustainability

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Single-use materials and poorly recycled waste in intensive care: An argument for improving sustainability

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Waste materials: Quantifying environmental impacts and finding opportunities for pollution reduction

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Waste materials: Quantifying environmental impacts and finding opportunities for pollution reduction

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