#DAPHNE A green oriented Memorandum of Understanding on healthcare waste management
As part of exploring the best European practices in the decarbonisation of healthcare within the "Decarbonisation of Healthcare in EU Regions (DAPHNE)" project, implemented under the Interreg Europe programme, we continue to highlight successful initiatives that help healthcare institutions embrace sustainability and reduce their environmental impact.
One of these inspiring examples is the Green-Oriented Memorandum of Understanding on Healthcare Waste Management — a collaborative agreement aimed at improving healthcare waste management through environmentally responsible practices and climate-conscious policies.
The initiative brings together healthcare institutions, public authorities, research organisations, and other stakeholders to develop a more efficient, safe, and environmentally sustainable healthcare waste management system.
The initiative focuses on proper waste segregation, reducing the volume of hazardous waste, increasing recycling and recovery rates, and introducing modern, environmentally friendly approaches to waste collection, transportation, and disposal. Staff training and awareness-raising activities are also key elements, ensuring that healthcare professionals are equipped to implement sustainable waste management practices.
Through strong cooperation among partners, the initiative has improved healthcare waste management while reducing the carbon footprint of healthcare facilities, increasing resource efficiency, and strengthening the environmental resilience of healthcare systems.
Learn more about this good practice: https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/green-oriented-memorandum-of-understanding-on-healthcare-waste-management-1
“DAPHNE - Decarbonizing Healthcare in the EU Regions” project is implemented under the Interreg Europe Program, funded by the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the author. The management of the Interreg Europe Program is not responsible for any information contained in this publication.