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As healthcare professionals, we have a responsibility to protect our patients, communities, and the environment. One critical aspect of this responsibility is effective waste management and recycling in healthcare. The healthcare industry is a significant contributor to waste generation, and the impact of this waste on the environment and public health cannot be ignored. In this article, we will discuss the importance of effective waste management and recycling in healthcare and explore best practices and initiatives to promote sustainability in the industry. Environmental Impact of Healthcare Waste According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), healthcare facilities generate

If 9 out of 10 consumers are concerned about the global plastic pollution crisis, why is global plastic production growing so relentlessly? Why do we continue to use and dispose of plastic products so carelessly, even though we know the negative impact it has on our environment? One of the answers lies in the very roots of how our brain works, and the finesse of businesses exploiting it. How our Brain Works In his 2011 book Thinking Fast and Slow, Nobel Prize winning Psychologist Daniel Kahnemann explains that two systems drive the way we make decisions in our daily lives.

Sustainability, sustainability, sustainability. You and I see these words almost every day and everywhere, from blogs to social media posts. Though the term “sustainability” gained popularity pretty recently, especially from the climate change movement, early stages of environmental debate began as early as 1980. In simpler terms, being sustainable doesn’t only mean creating new technology for the betterment of our planet but our capability to maintain that stability between man and nature. The ever-changing modern world has pushed most people to start advocating for a greener Earth, especially when most of our planet is slowly being destroyed in the name

Before we jump into the discussion on how hard it is to go Zero Waste, let’s first start by understanding what Zero Waste means and get familiar with some stats that would surely make your eyes water. Sri BlairHi, I’m Sri, from Karuna Dawn – an ethical enterprise promoting conscious, compassionate, and sustainable living. I’m a big believer in living consciously, bringing awareness and compassion into everyday choices. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about doing the best you can with what you have. When many of us are afforded the luxury of choice, why not make the compassionate choice

Remember how you’d go through treasured wedding photos of older relatives when you were little, trying to take in all the delicious details of every wedding occasion? From the gorgeous lace and tulle of your mom’s wedding dress to the delectable hors d’ oeuvres—you were just mesmerized by anything and everything that had to do with weddings. And today, your engagement day has arrived, and the preparations for your wedding will be in high gear from this very moment. Sophia YoungSophia Young recently quit a non-writing job to finally be able to tell stories and paint the world through her

Starting a zero waste lifestyle can be a bit daunting for newcomers. That is why we came up with our 5 top tips to help you start transitioning smoothly! MorganeMorgane is a London-based writer passionate about sustainable living, ethical fashion and social justice.