Healthcare organizations play a critical role in protecting the well-being of communities. A key element of this effort involves protecting the health of the environment. The healthcare sector is a major waste generator, with hospitals producing more than 5 million tons of waste annually. Specifically, some estimates indicate that the average hospital produces approximately 29 pounds of waste per bed per day. One area where healthcare organizations can help reduce their environmental impact and help meet their sustainability goals is proper regulated waste management. Read more at our recent blog about proper waste disposal and how Stericycle can help your sustainability efforts. Read more >
Stericycle is the industry leader in regulated medical waste disposal. They provide solutions for safe, eco-conscious and compliant management of sharps, hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, as well as disposal of controlled substance waste to mitigate drug diversion. Additionally, Stericycle’s award-winning drug takeback solutions include Kiosks and Seal&Send® envelopes that allow healthcare organizations to provide consumers with safe disposal of unused medications.
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