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<p>Waste management plays an important role in the healthcare system, as up to 6&#xa0;million tons of waste are generated annually by the German healthcare sector, contributing to a&#xa0;global environmental burden. Surgical departments in particular produce approximately up to 70% of hospital waste, mostly arising in operating rooms. The waste produced during operations regularly requires disposal at high temperatures and is associated with significant greenhouse gas emissions, underlining the urgent need for action on the path towards a&#xa0;more sustainable healthcare system. Restructuring waste management in the operating room is of central importance in this context. Efficient waste separation and the implementation of recycling processes to reintegrate recyclable materials into the raw material cycle can effectively reduce waste volumes and associated greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the use of reusable materials represents a&#xa0;promising approach to waste reduction and prevention.</p>

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Nachhaltiges Abfallmanagement im Operationssaal

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年3月4日

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  • Annika Steinmeier,
  • Isabella Weiß,
  • Ulrich Stöckle,
  • Robert Zahn

摘要

Waste management plays an important role in the healthcare system, as up to 6 million tons of waste are generated annually by the German healthcare sector, contributing to a global environmental burden. Surgical departments in particular produce approximately up to 70% of hospital waste, mostly arising in operating rooms. The waste produced during operations regularly requires disposal at high temperatures and is associated with significant greenhouse gas emissions, underlining the urgent need for action on the path towards a more sustainable healthcare system. Restructuring waste management in the operating room is of central importance in this context. Efficient waste separation and the implementation of recycling processes to reintegrate recyclable materials into the raw material cycle can effectively reduce waste volumes and associated greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the use of reusable materials represents a promising approach to waste reduction and prevention.