Pack 6: Led by Lindsey Wallace
“Reduce general theatre waste and increase recycling” lindsey.wallace2@nhs.net Our courageous change Challenge current practice Phase one starting in theatres, recycling the correct packaging Longer term sustainable change is needed Change behaviour and culture Our highlights and challenges Our mission was to be proud of our waste management and recycling scheme Highlight include meeting new people, new working environments, behind the scenes of waste management, team work, meeting new people One of our challenges getting staff to adopt the change as recycling was not historically practised
Our ambition To reduce general theatre waste and increase the levels of recycling, this is to help reduce carbon costs to the environment (enhancing our green pledge) and to reinvest in patient care. To roll out good practice across the organisation in appropriate areas
Our impact on patients, staff and the Trust The benefits outlined within our project was to ensure more effective waste disposal and help drive the Trust’ s green agenda.
