Did you know that one third of a hospital’s garbage is made up of plastics? Of this massive amount of plastic waste, 25% of it is composed of PVC plastic medical products that are used directly in the patient care setting. Intravenous bags, face masks, and oxygen tubing are common items that are needed everywhere patient care is delivered. Medical wards, post-operative surgical wards, intensive care units, operating rooms, day surgery, and outpatient services are just a few of the examples where PVC products are … Continue reading Making PVC Plastic Recycling Programs a Success at Your Hospital