In 2021, Smith & Nephew generated 11,034 tonnes of waste, with a 79% recycling/recovery rate

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Over 2 billion tonnes (t) of municipal solid waste are generated annually, at least 33% of which is not safely managed1. Globally, around 37% of the waste is landfilled, and 19% is recycled or composted1. Improper waste management pollutes water, ...

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