In 2021, by estimation, Medline's end-of-life medical waste amounted to about 1.5 million tonnes

Medline

Product End-of-Life Waste

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2021-09-27 - Impact Analyst Emmanuel J. Mar 13th, 2023
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Improper disposal of medical waste can harm the environment and endanger humans, animals, land, and water sources1,2. Medical waste consists of needles and syringes, disposable masks, contaminated medical devices, expired drugs, plastics, gloves e...

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Medline

Product End-of-Life Waste

12: Responsible Consumption and Production12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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2021-09-27 - Impact Analyst Emmanuel J. Mar 13th, 2023
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