RecoMed

Collecting PVC oxygen masks, oxygen tubing and anaesthetic masks for recycling in the UK. Managed by @axion_group and @TheBPF, funded by @VinylPlus_EU

[RecoMed @RecoMedUK]

Our scheme helps hospitals recycle products that are usually sent to landfill or incineration https://t.co/5SUSdOxiIF

[VinylPlus Healthcare @vinylplushealth]

Why are plastics essential to #patientsafety?

Reason1⃣

Disposable (and recyclable) plastics-based #medicaldevices reduce cross contamination

Learn more👇

https://t.co/CZ4VSRvcRQ

[VinylPlus Healthcare @vinylplushealth]

Why are #plastics essential to #patientsafety?

👍 Hygienic vinyl-based hospital interiors help against hospital acquired infections

Check out all five key reasons in this #infographic👇

https://t.co/CZ4VSRvcRQ

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

The NHS has today adopted a multiyear plan to become the world's first carbon net zero national health system. Read the Net Zero report to find out more. #GreenerNHS https://t.co/GvjnYx6SVo

[Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @SusHealthcare]

CONGRATULATIONS to the #GreenWard competition winners @FrimleyHealth The Paediatrics Respiratory Team. Massive environmental savings from integrated care working with the CCG to switch to low carbon eco inhalers. #GreenerNHS 👏👏👏

[Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @SusHealthcare]

Join our upcoming #Sustainable #QualityImprovement course 15 Oct >> https://t.co/7ha29QEwCj
This intensive course introduces #healthprofessionals and educators to the concept of ‘sustainable value’ and the #SusQI framework for integrating sustainability into quality improvement.

[Vinyl Institute of Canada @vinylinstitute]

Introducing #PVC123 - A Medical PVC Recycling Pilot Project to be implemented in hospitals by the @vinylinstitute, with support from @environmentca to reduce the amount of PVC waste in landfills. Hospitals can apply here: https://t.co/LjfRsUEINI

[VinylPlus @VinylPlus_EU]

OUT NOW – VINYLPLUS AT A GLANCE

VinylPlus at a Glance 2020 summarises the content of the Progress Report 2020 in a handful of pages with key infographics and information.

Check it out 👇

https://t.co/eShWHtwSQg

#circulareconomy #plastics #sustainability

[RecoMed @RecoMedUK]

@AdrianMnDr Hi Adrian, apologies, thanks for bringing that to our attention! You can reach us at [email protected] in the meantime.

[VinylPlus Healthcare @vinylplushealth]

Get an overview of European regulations on DEHP in new timeline

The use of DEHP in the EU is regulated by different pieces of legislation.

To date, #medicaldevices have been exempted from restrictions. This is due to change in the coming years 👇

https://t.co/sIBtDeE0n5

#MDR

[Greener NHS @GreenerNHS]

imagine plastic the weight of 10 black taxi cabs! see how one idea @GreatOrmondSt changed behaviours and saved 21 tonnes of waste #greenernhs https://t.co/jCLR2PL0KE

[Fiona Daly @DalyFionadaly1]

As part our commitment for a greener NHS, we have launched a national call for evidence. This is your chance to have your say, tell us about all the great things you have been doing and share the things you think should be scaled #haveyoursay #GreenerNHS https://t.co/bBjejAc3AK

[Greener NHS @GreenerNHS]

how a simple switch of anaesthetic gases can save as much carbon as 100,000 car miles....and that's just a month! great work matt and @UHBristolNHS collegaues https://t.co/a8sYKf0pUd #greenernhs

[VinylPlus @VinylPlus_EU]

New RecoMed website launched!

@RecoMedUK is a #recycling scheme for single-use PVC #medical devices financed by @VinylPlus_EU and supported by @TheBPF

Check out the new informative website 👇

https://t.co/IQFCb8WC8t

[RecoMed @RecoMedUK]

@NBTAnaesthesia @NBTSustHealth Great work! Looking forward to seeing lots more masks and tubing heading for recycling rather than disposal♻️

[North Bristol Trust Dept Anaesthesia @NBTAnaesthesia]

Keep up efforts everyone with recycling PVC via @RecoMedUK

Green oxygen tubing and face masks please. Good work everyone @NBTSustHealth #greeneranaesthesia

[VinylPlus Healthcare @vinylplushealth]

Vote for us!

Why?

@TomorrowsCare cites the successful @VinylPlus_EU / @TheBPF @RecoMedUK #recycling scheme for #PVC-medical devices

By showing that medical devices can be safely recycled, RecoMed and @PVCMed links #healthcare to the #circulareconomy

https://t.co/FxfSnhLxfs

[VinylPlus Healthcare @vinylplushealth]

New RecoMed website launched!

@RecoMedUK is a #recycling scheme for single-use PVC #medical devices financed by @VinylPlus_EU and supported by @TheBPF

Check out the new informative website 👇

https://t.co/lZJrhc5dRt

[RecoMed @RecoMedUK]

RecoMed has a new home on the Web - https://t.co/jxCL622nGo! We're excited to have a place to share up to date information about the recycling of single use PVC medical devices! Sign up for our newsletter for the latest. @VinylPlus_EU @axion_group @TheBPF #PVC #recycling

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Climate change is a major threat to our health — and as the biggest employer in the country, we’re part of the problem and the solution. We’re setting up an expert panel to see how and when we could get to net zero — and we need your help! #GreenerNHS 🌍♻️ https://t.co/xFuhCp7RWE

[Kathy Wilkinson @WilkinsonPRLtd]

This successful #recycling scheme has spawned several similar ones, including @RecoMedUK in the UK.