Grundon is pleased to announce a new milestone for sustainability in healthcare. The new UN-approved clinical containers are made from recycled plastics, a move that will help significantly reduce NHS carbon emissions.
With approximately 156,000 tonnes of clinical waste produced every year by NHS providers, sustainable innovation is vital to achieving a significant reduction in carbon emissions produced from waste management.
All NHS providers are to deliver a 30% reduction in carbon emissions from clinical waste segregation; a 50% reduction in the carbon emissions produced from wider waste management by 2026 and achieve an 80% reduction by 2028 – 2032.
Thanks to state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and following customer trials at the University of Surrey, Grundon has released a new collection of clinical waste containers made from recycled plastic, conserving natural resources by reducing the need for virgin plastic production. These cost-effective products are a significant step towards meeting the NHS clinical management targets and minimising the environmental impact of plastic waste.
