Carbon emissions of urban general practice and waste to landfill audit: a quantitative case-study in New Zealand

It was recommended that all practices have recycling and composting bins, and to collect bottle caps, soft plastics, and batteries to further landfill diversion. These bins must be more available and visible. Ideally, each practice would have a 'waste champion' to educate staff and dispose of these recyclables at designated facilities. Recycling in a general practice setting can produce significant waste diversions from landfill, producing meaningful progress towards sustainable practice.