FVL, a global pioneer in plastic reduction in the healthcare sector!
21 November, 2023 -
News
We presented our successful environmental management model for reducing the use of plastics in healthcare to the United Nations (UN). The goal is to actively contribute to the protection and reduction of plastics in the hospital environment. Through the Plastics in Health Care initiative, we are highlighting our institution’s best practices in the sustainable use of plastic devices and chemicals.
Among the institutional activities carried out were:
Replacing PVC-DEHP anesthesia masks and resuscitators with others made of reusable silicone (up to 100 times).
Reuse of plastic bags in the distribution of hospital supplies.
Introduction of reusable metal trocars.
Apply sustainable criteria in plastic-free celebrations and events.
Use a closed system for medication preparation.
Use needle-free syringes and other devices.
This is in accordance with the common goals set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its working groups for the reduction of this material, emphasizing the importance of facilitating discussions on the sustainable use of plastics and understanding the prudent use of inputs in healthcare.
This participation reaffirms the global leadership of Fundación Valle del Lili, sharing its experience in reducing plastic within a hospital and demonstrating how environmental management can be improved worldwide.
For more information on the WHO’s Plastics in Health Care event, Click Here
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