Yard trimmings may be a much higher percent of your waste stream if your hospital has a large landscaped area. See Appendix A for a more detailed listing of these materials. Along with preventing waste and recycling, it is important to purchase products made from recycled materials. This makes recycling successful by stimulating demand for recycled materials. And finally, consider rewarding employees for their successful waste reduction ideas.
Some hospitals reward employees with cash bonuses and recognition.
Below are ideas to help you identify waste reduction opportunities at your hospital. By setting up a solid waste management program you can turn ideas into action. Use concentrated cleaning solutions that staff mix as needed. Use washable mop heads instead of disposable ones. Consumable, returnable, refillable, reusable packaging.