News
HPRC Publishes Inaugural Impact Report: Paving the Way for Sustainable Healthcare Plastics
The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council is thrilled to announce the publication of its inaugural Impact Report for 2024.
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Blog
Rethinking Regulated Medical Waste: The Shift Toward Circularity and Innovative Treatment Technologies
From hospitals to personal use at homes and the workplace, the surge in medical waste has underscored an urgent need for more sustainable approaches to handling biohazardous materials. Given that much of the world’s waste is dumped or incinerated, we must rethink our approach to medical waste—especially in the context of advancing circularity.
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News
HPRC Publishes Final White Paper on Advanced Recycling for Plastic Hospital Waste
The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council announces the completion of its groundbreaking multi-year project on the advanced recycling of hospital waste. The final white paper, detailing the extensive research and key findings, is now published and available for industry stakeholders.
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News
Tracy Taszarek Named New Executive Director of the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council
HPRC is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Taszarek as its new Executive Director. Tracy succeeds Peylina Chu, who is retiring from Antea Group after a distinguished career.
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Case Study
Can Healthcare Plastic Packaging Waste Be Effectively Collected and Sorted?
In a new project, HPRC Europe aims to gain insight into the sorting of healthcare plastic packaging into streams categorized by material type and suitable for subsequent recycling.
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Case Study
European Hospitals Take Initiative on Plastic Waste: New HPRC Case Study Explores Challenges and Opportunities
The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is excited to announce the addition of Envetec Sustainable Technologies (“Envetec”) to its growing membership.
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