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Recycling medical nutrition packaging

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Delivering a net zero national health service

In October 2020, the NHS outlined its vision to deliver the world’s first net zero health service in response to the climate emergency.

Delivering a 'Net Zero' National Health Service

Increasing recycling is a simple task that can make a positive contribution to reducing carbon emissions and conserving natural resources by reducing demand for raw materials.

During 2021/22 Nutricia worked in partnership with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to implement a project to increase the recycling of medical nutrition packaging.

It’s hoped the following support materials will inspire others to implement similar projects across hospital, community, and home settings.

Step by step guide to implementing a recycling project for medical nutrition packaging

Step by step guide

Implementing a recycling project for medical nutrition packaging

How to guide

Nutricia products — what can I recycle?

Downloadable templates

Download the following materials which will help to support the local implementation of a similar project across hospital, community and home settings.

If you would like further information please contact your local Nutricia team or nuth.environment@nhs.net

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