CircleHealth - Circularity of plastics and textiles in the healthcare sector

Project: Research

Project Details

Description

The project aims to map and analyze plastic and textile flows within the healthcare value chain, with the objective of proposing initiatives across the value chains for minimizing the CO2 emissions from the flow of materials. It includes initiatives such as design of products, adoptions to consumption patterns, using public procurement as a driver for innovation and better utilization of end-of-life products.
StatusActive
Effective start/end date01/10/202201/10/2026

Collaborative partners

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action