The urgency of global environmental challenges demands more than individual company efforts. It requires systemic change, and as a recent panel discussion at Reuters Responsible Business 2025 highlighted, multi-stakeholder partnerships aren’t just beneficial, they’re crucial for accelerating sustainability goals.
Learn MoreFrom 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.
Learn MoreHealthcare facilities generate a significant amount of plastic waste, posing a significant environmental challenge. To address this issue, effective recycling strategies are crucial. In this blog post, we delve into key insights from a fireside chat between Peylina Chu, Executive Director at HPRC and Erin Gately, Circular Economy Manager at Iron Mountain, HPRC member since 2022.
Learn MoreHPRC recently concluded its Spring Full Council meeting in Boston, MA. The council convenes biannually at meetings hosted by an HPRC member and topics on the agenda include project planning and updates, guest presentations on trending topics, and stakeholder engagement events.
Learn MoreThe Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is excited to welcome as a new member Edwards Lifesciences the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring.
Learn MoreHPRC is seeking to answer key questions while debunking common myths around advanced recycling, with a specific focus on healthcare plastics.
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