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Following are a set of P2 options you may wish to implement. No option is perfect for everyone, but sometimes options
that have worked at one facility can work at yours. They might also serve as inspiration. |
Reviewed Hospitals- Waste Segregation and Reduction Options
Options below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented
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| Reusable sharps containers |
| Consider hiring a company to collect, process and recondition sharps. This option can lower your exposure, labor, waste poundage and waste cost. It also results in less dioxins and less waste poundage for the environment. The container takes up most of the space in waste management.
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 Unreviewed Hospitals- Waste Segregation and Reduction Options
Options below have not been reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and
implemented for facilities. |
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| waste reduction |
| Lowered hazardous waste, red bags and sharps waste by 34% in two years by waste management, segregation and education. |
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