کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1062691 | 1485680 | 2016 | 9 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
• Management of laryngoscopes in Italy and England varied.
• Both countries faced similar challenges, including limited communication and logistical issues.
• There is a need to address organisational and logistical issues.
The healthcare sector has a relevant environmental footprint because of the significant materials throughput, the hazardousness of certain wastes it generates and the energy intensive treatment necessary to manage them. Using semi-structured interviews carried out with stakeholders from hospitals in England and Italy, this study sought to understand how best to recover value from used laryngoscopes. The findings suggest that despite differences in the use of single use instruments and the presence of a dedicated waste management department, sites in both countries face similar challenges, including limited communication between procurement and waste management staff, staff engagement, and end markets. The implications of these challenges and strategies for overcoming them are discussed.
Journal: Resources, Conservation and Recycling - Volume 111, August 2016, Pages 1–9