The modern health care sector has become heavily dependent on single-use plastics, often leading to a crisis where disposables overwhelm landfills and strain waste management systems. For some facilities cited in the publication, audits have revealed that plastics can account for over 60% of their total waste.
"Sustainable Healthcare in Action: How Hospitals are Tackling Plastic Pollution" is a compilation of powerful success stories from members of our network in the Philippines and Malaysia showing that meaningful change doesn’t require a single approach—it comes from bold ideas, whether large or small, that engage staff, patients, and communities.
Developed by Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia, this resource highlights institutions adopting innovative, high-impact strategies to reduce plastic use and protect both patients and the planet. From achieving a 92% reduction in Personal Protective Equipment waste by switching to reusable, in-house textiles to cutting emissions by 39% through the use of biodegradable cornstarch cutlery, these stories prove that sustainability is a health imperative.
Download the full resource on GGHH Connect to learn how your facility can join the movement.