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Midwives' sustainability program substantially reduces amount of hospital waste

A side-effect of the lifesaving work of hospitals is the amount of waste it generates, from single-use gowns to the plastic tips on thermometers and used syringes. Waste segregation impacts the way in which this waste is handled, the cost of disposal and the impact on the environment.

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Midwives' sustainability program substantially reduces amount of hospital waste

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