Chapter 8 Developing sustainable healthcare in waste management: a comprehensive approach
Abstract
The healthcare sector, although essential for the population’s well-being, plays a substantial role in environmental deterioration due to the production of both hazardous and nonhazardous waste materials. The purpose of the analysis is to establish a complete framework for the management of hospital waste that is sustainable, integrating considerations of ecology, economics, and public health. The approach involves reducing waste at the source, employing effective segregation techniques, incorporating innovative treatment technology, and utilizing resources obtained from waste. To analyze the environmental, social, and economic implications ...
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