Less trash, more treasure. Waste production and reduction in Orthopaedic surgery
A significant portion of orthopaedic theatre waste is recyclable, offering opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint of surgeries. Improved staff training and recycling facilities are crucial for optimizing waste management in healthcare.
Authors
- W. D. Collins
- Joshua Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7598-6482)
- Herwig Drobetz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0837-2696)
- David Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6944-5695)
- Nikolas Drobetz
- Daniel Hazan
Institutions
- Bond University (AU)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Robina Hospital (AU)
- Lismore Base Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ANZ Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-02-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70018
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.20
Funders
- Bond University