After the Single Use brings together anthropologists and historians to analyse the lifecycles of single-use plastics, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop sustainable healthcare solutions.
Different technologies are available to manage and process plastic waste from the health care sector. However, their safety for health and the environment must be assessed in full when considering alternatives.
The #BeatPlasticPollutionForHealth campaign of HCWH SEA seeks to transform the healthcare sector’s role in addressing the plastics crisis by focusing on reducing waste, eliminating toxins, and promoting and adopting sustainable alternatives. Its key goals are: