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Waste Not, Want Not: A Global Look at Healthcare Waste .
OrthoEvidence Journal (OE Journal) - OE Original
OE Journal. 2022;10(16):2Healthcare generates nearly 5% of global CO₂ emissions, with supply chains and single-use items driving much of the impact. This article explores the rise of medical disposables, historical context, and the challenges of reversing a “throwaway culture.” Highlighting global case studies, it presents practical strategies across the waste hierarchy—reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, dispose—showing how sustainable changes can align with high-quality patient care and significant cost savings.
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